Cable Matters 160001-GRN-7x5

Use these for our rack in data centre, always well packed, work at advertised speeds and never had one fail yet, can get full 10g and love the clean look, great value.

Use these and some of their 30cm patch cables for my latest 10gbe installation

I recently upgraded my home network and needed a bunch of Ethernet cables to connect various devices. This 10-pack of Cable Matters 10Gbps Cat 6 cables was the perfect solution. What I liked: Fast and Reliable: These cables support speeds up to 10Gbps, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer for all my devices. I haven't experienced any lag or connectivity issues. Snagless Design: The snagless design protects the RJ45 connectors from damage, making them more durable and easier to plug and unplug. Short and Convenient: The 7-foot length is perfect for connecting devices that are relatively close together, without having excess cable cluttering up my space. Great Value: This 10-pack provides excellent value for the price, especially compared to buying individual cables. Durable Construction: The cables feel sturdy and well-made, with good quality connectors and thick shielding. Overall: If you're looking for reliable and affordable Cat 6 Ethernet cables, this 10-pack from Cable Matters is a great option. They provide fast speeds, a snagless design, and durable construction at a great price. I highly recommend them for any home or office network setup.

Great quality Ethernet cable. The 6‑ft lengths are perfect for patch panels and wall to desk, and the snagless connectors make routing it through tight spots easier. It delivers full Cat 6 performance with stable, consistent speeds and no signal issues. The jacket feels durable, and the cable lays nicely without kinking.

Good quality cable. Well built and protected on the connector. Will buy more short cables for my home setup.

These Cat6 cables do what they’re supposed to and do it well. I’ve used them to tidy up my network setup with short, high-speed connections between devices. No dropouts, no signal loss—just consistent performance. The build quality is solid, and the shorter lengths help reduce desk clutter without sacrificing speed. Perfect for routers, switches, or any gear that’s close together. Great value for dependable wired connections.

I purchased quite a few of these cables in various lengths and colors. I have not used them all, but I have had many of them in service since October 2014 and they have worked well. I have most of my house wired and have hubs throughout the house. I had a couple cables fail on me in 2014 as I was moving decices around. I decided that I had no good system for my cables and I wanted to remove 20' cables from places that I only needed 3'. I color coded my cables and purchased cables in the correct length. For example, all cables from the wall to a hub are now Red, cables between hubs are yellow, etc. I ended up with 5 different colors. I found that the connectors worked well and they snapped into place with an audible "click" and did not pull out with moderate force. The cables themselves were not too stiff so they were easy to snake around in the back of the shelf. I tested all the cables with a tester before putting them into service and had none fail. I have not tested the speeed, but I stream HD video from a centeral server to different TV's and have had no problem, so I think they are "fast enough" for me. In general, a cable like this either works or doesn't work, but I appreciated that I could order different colors and lengths easily and know that the red would be the same shade on all cables since I was purchasing from the same vendor. Not that this impacts performance, but I liked it.