Wired Ethernet cables still play a crucial role in delivering faster, more stable connections, especially in homes, offices, and gaming setups. Wireless is convenient, cables are better for speed, security, and consistency. From Cat 5 for everyday browsing to ultra-fast Cat 6, Cat 6a, and even Cat 8 for demanding setups, we stock the latest options to suit your speed and budget needs.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Blue) 2m
- Connector Type: Micron connectors
- Snagless: Yes
- Length: 5m
- Colour: Black
SKU: PLEX-0147
£
0.78
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£ 0.65 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Red) 2m
- Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Red) 2m
- Connector(s) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards - EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
- Lifetime warranty
SKU: PLEX-0150
£
0.78
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£ 0.65 ex.
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C2G Cbl/2m CAT6A Shielded Patch Cable White
- Connector 1: (1) RJ-45 Male
- Connector 2: (1) RJ-45 Male
- Snagless booted design protects clips when plugging and unplugging...: (1) RJ-45 Male
SKU: 89937
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6.52
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Green) 3m
- Suitable For: 100 Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet networks
- Snagless: Yes
- Length: 3m
- Colour: Black
SKU: PLEX-0154
£
0.99
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£ 0.82 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Black) 15m
- Connector Type: Micron connectors
- Snagless: Yes
- Length: 15m
- Colour: Black
SKU: PLEX-0175
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3.99
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£ 3.32 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Red) 0.5m
- Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Red) 0.5m
- Perfect for 100 Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet networks
- Snagless molds protect the RJ45 tap
- Exceeds performance requirement of Category 6
SKU: PLEX-0138
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0.48
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£ 0.40 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Yellow) 1m
- For 100 Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet
- Snagless molds protect the RJ45 tap
- Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 6
- Colour: Yellow
- Lenght: 1m
SKU: PLEX-0143
£
0.59
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C2G, Cat6 550MHz Snagless Patch Cable Black, 3m
- Snagless design for network adapters, hubs, switches, routers,...
SKU: 83409
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4.34
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£ 3.61 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Cable Snagless UTP Patch (Red) 1m
- Xenta High Performance patch cable – 1 m
- Technology - Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
- Connector(s) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards - EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
SKU: PLEX-0144
£
0.59
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£ 0.49 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Blue) 1m
- Colour: Blue
- Length: 1M
- Pack size: 1
- Snagless: Yes
SKU: PLEX-0141
£
0.59
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£ 0.49 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Grey) 1m
- Xenta High Performance patch cable – 1 m
- Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
- Connector(s) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards - EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
SKU: PLEX-0140
£
0.59
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Cables Direct 0.5m CAT6 Patch Cable Black
- Gigabit Network Cable
- 24awg
- UTP
- CCA stranded cores
SKU: 99LHT6-600K
£
0.98
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£ 0.81 ex.
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StarTech 5m Blue Snagless Utp Cat5e Patch Cable
- Constructed to the highest industry standards, to ensure...
- You can rely on our Cat 5e cables to deliver the stability and speed that...
SKU: 45PAT5MBL
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4.40
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£ 3.66 ex.
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5m Black Gigabit Snagless RJ45 UTP Cat6 Patch Cable - 5 m Patch Cord
- RJ45 connector clip protectors
- Carefully constructed and tested, to keep Near End Crosstalk (NEXT)...
- Colored hoods for departmental color coding
SKU: N6PATC5MBK
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5.28
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Black) 5m
- Connector Type: Micron connectors
- Snagless: Yes
- Length: 5m
- Colour: Black
SKU: PLEX-0163
£
1.74
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£ 1.45 ex.
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StarTech.com 2m CAT6 Ethernet Cable - Blue
- 2m CAT6 Ethernet Cable
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
- 10 Gigabit 650MHz
- 100W PoE RJ45 UTP
- Snagless
SKU: N6LPATCH2MBL
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4.14
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£ 3.45 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Yellow) 2m
- Xenta High Performance patch cable – 2 m
- Technology Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
- Connector(s) 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side) 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
SKU: PLEX-0149
£
0.78
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£ 0.65 ex.
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StarTech.com 5m CAT6 Ethernet Cable - Black
- 5m CAT6 Ethernet Cable
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
- 10 Gigabit 650MHz
- 100W PoE RJ45 UTP
- Snagless
SKU: N6LPATCH5MBK
£
7.98
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£ 6.65 ex.
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Startech.com 1M Cat5e Blue Snagless RJ45 UTP Cat5E Patch Cable - 1M Patch Cord
- 1M
- Blue
- CAT5e - 350 MHz
- RJ-45 Male Connectors
SKU: 45PAT1MBL
£
2.99
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£ 2.49 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Blue) 15m
- Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Blue) 15
- Connector(s) 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side) 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
- Lifetime warranty
SKU: PLEX-0171
£
2.49
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£ 2.07 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Grey) 2m
- Xenta High Performance patch cable – 2 m
- Technology - Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
- Connector(s) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side) - 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards - EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
SKU: PLEX-0146
£
0.78
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£ 0.65 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Black) 1m
- Xenta High Performance patch cable – 1 m
- Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
- Connector(s) 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side)1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
SKU: PLEX-0145
£
0.59
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£ 0.49 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Blue) 0.5m
- Xenta High Performance patch cable - 0.5 m
- Technology Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
- Connector(s) 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Connector(s) (Other Side) 1 x RJ-45 - male
- Compliant Standards EIA/TIA-568 Category 6
SKU: PLEX-0135
£
0.48
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£ 0.40 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Grey) 10m
- Cat 6 Cable
- Colour: Grey
- Length: 10 Metres
- Pack size: 1
- Lifetime warranty: 1
SKU: PLEX-0164
£
2.99
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£ 2.49 ex.
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Xenta Cat6 Snagless UTP Patch Cable (Grey) 5m
- Connector Type: Micron connectors
- Snagless: Yes
- Length: 5m
- Colour: Black
SKU: PLEX-0158
£
1.74
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£ 1.45 ex.
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Choosing the Right Ethernet Cable for Your Setup
With Cat 6 Ethernet being fast, affordable, and widely compatible, it is the everyday standard. For more demanding environments, Cat 6a and Cat 8 offer improved shielding and performance, ideal for future-proofing or professional-grade installations. Below, we break down the key categories to help you choose the perfect fit.
Cat5e | Cat6 | Cat6a | Cat8 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Max Speed | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps (short) | 10 Gbps | 25-40 Gbps |
Max Bandwidth | 100 MHz | 250 MHz | 500 MHz | 2000 MHz |
Ideal For | Browsing, basic use | Home office, streaming, gaming | Business networks, longer cable runs | Data centres, ultra-high-speed needs |
Shielding | No | Optional | Yes (always) | Yes (always) |
Futureproofing | Low | Medium | High | Very High |
Shielding, Connectors & Cable Lengths Explained
UTP vs STP - When Shielding Matters
- UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair): Fine for most home and light office use, where interference is minimal.
- STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Better suited for industrial or crowded environments with lots of electronics, where signal interference can occur.
RJ45 - The Common Connector Across All Categories
All modern Ethernet cables use the RJ45 connector, meaning they're backward compatible. This allows you to plug a Cat 6a or Cat 8 cable into older ports without any issue.
Cable Length Considerations
- Cat 5e / Cat 6: Up to 100m, but 10Gbps only over ~55m for Cat 6
- Cat 6a: Full 10Gbps over 100m with improved shielding
- Cat 8: High speeds (up to 40Gbps) but limited to 30m - best for short, ultra-fast connections
FAQs About Ethernet Cable Types
Can I use Cat 8 with a normal router?
Yes. Cat 8 is backward compatible with older devices and routers. However, you won't benefit from its maximum speed unless your hardware supports it.
Is Cat 6 good enough for gaming or streaming?
Absolutely. Cat 6 offers excellent bandwidth and speed for lag-free gaming, 4K streaming, and fast downloads. It's the best and standard all-round choice for most home users.
When should I use Cat 6a or Cat 8 instead?
Choose Cat 6a for longer cable runs or busy network environments. Opt for Cat 8 if you're future-proofing or setting up high-speed infrastructure where performance is critical i.e. server rooms or smart homes.
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