The best Ethernet cables are typically CAT6 or higher, offering reliable performance and durability.
The best Ethernet cables are typically CAT6 or higher, offering reliable performance and durability.
Flat cables are perfectly fine. This characteristic could justify a higher price if you're mindful of it. Overpaying for Ethernet cables is common unless you require a thinner design for mounting, in which case the extra cost might not be justified. I recommend skipping Cat 5 cables and opting for Cat 6 or 7 instead. Decide on your desired length and then look for the best available price. On Amazon, I usually search for specific lengths like "10m Cat6," remove low-quality listings, and sort by price from lowest to highest. Often you'll discover inexpensive short cables—such as those used for connecting routers to switches—as add-ons at a very low cost.