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Cable Matters 10Gbps 5-Color Combo Snagless Short Cat 6 Ethernet Cable 5 ft (Cat 6 Cable, Cat6 Cable, Internet Cable, Network Cable)

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Brand Cable Matters
Connector Type RJ45
Cable Type Ethernet
Compatible Devices Server, Router, Personal Computer, Printer
Special Feature High Speed

About this item

  • High Performance Internet cable is Cat6 rated; The Ethernet cord with 24 AWG copper wire provides universal connectivity for LAN network components such as PCs, computer servers, printers, routers, switch boxes, network media players, NAS, VoIP phones, PoE devices, and more; Comes with 5-color combo: Black, Blue, Green, Red, and White, easy for cable management and cable identification
  • Cat6 performance at a Cat5e price but with higher bandwidth; Future-proof your network for 10-Gigabit Ethernet (backwards compatible with any existing Cat 5 cable network); Meets or exceeds Category 6 performance in compliance with the TIA/EIA 568-C.2 standard
  • A Category 6 Ethernet patch cable is also referred to as a Cat6 network cable, Cat6 cable, Cat6 Ethernet cable, or Cat 6 data/LAN cable. A wired Cat 6 data cable is more reliable and secure than a wireless network or Cat5 cable network for your internet connections
  • The connectors with gold-plated contacts and strain-relief boots provide durability, and ensure a secure connection; Bare copper conductors enhance cable performance and comply with specifications for communications cables
  • Flexible and durable RJ45 cable with high bandwidth of up to 550 MHz guarantees high-speed data transfer for server applications, cloud computing, video surveillance, and online high-definition video streaming

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 5.9 x 2.2 inches; 11.82 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ FBA_1600215X5
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2013
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cable Matters
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E5I7VJG
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 9,303 ratings

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Intended for Wired Home and Office Networks

The Cable Matters Cat6 Snagless Network Patch Cable offers universal connectivity to computers and network components, such as routers, switch boxes, network printers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices, VoIP phones, and PoE devices.

Built for Future-Proof Speed and Reliable Connectivity

This cable provides exceptional transmission performance and low signal losses. It supports up to 550 MHz and is suitable for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10-Gigabit Ethernet. All Cable Matters Cat6 cables are made of bare copper wire as opposed to copper clad aluminum (CCA) wire, therefore fully compliant with UL Code 444, which requires pure bare copper wire in communications cables.

Multi-Pack Convenience

5-pack provides multiple cables to customize, and organize your home or office network.

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Superior Performance

1) Snagless design for easier unplugging

2) Molded strain relief protects the cable integrity

3) Gold-plated contacts improve the signal integrity

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Cat 6 Performance Design

1) Flexible PVC jacket

2) Stranded twisted pairs

3) Pair separator reduces crosstalk

4) Bare copper conductors

Cat 6 vs Cat 5e

- Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet

- 550 MHz rating supports higher bandwidth

- Crosstalk suppression for a clean signal

- Better heat dissipation for PoE application

Specification

- Conductor: 24 AWG Stranded Bare Copper

- OD: 6.0 ± 0.3 mm (.24in ± .01in)

- Contact Plating: Gold-Plated

- Jacket Material: PVC

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Data Transfer Speed 10Gbps 10Gbps 40Gbps 10Gbps 10Gbps 1Gbps
Shielding n/a S/FTP S/FTP n/a n/a n/a
Model Number 160021 160012 160051 160019 160026 202069

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Customers say

Customers like the traceability, performance, ease of use, and value of the Ethernet cables. For example, they mention that the various colors make it easy to identify which wire goes where, and that they work great for the bandwidth they are pushing. That said, they appreciate the color selection, fit, and quality. Opinions are mixed on connectivity.

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807 customers mention761 positive46 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic cable. They mention that it is high quality, sturdy, and reliable. They also appreciate the durable clips and the lock tab that prevents the cables from snapping off. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Cable matters always make high quality and affordable Ethernet cables...." Read more

"Well made cables... Fair to little price maybe, but seem well made and easy to handle and work with...." Read more

"...No problems with the wires at all...." Read more

"...Each one has proven reliable, provided full transmission, and the termination plugs snap perfectly in place.." Read more

749 customers mention715 positive34 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electronic cable. They mention that it works well, has no issues, and is reliable. The cables are flexible enough for almost any application, and the anti-snag ends work well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Excellent, reusable packaging. Highly recommend." Read more

"...I now use each color to help identify my uplinks. Works very well." Read more

"I've not speed tested them, but they appear to work just fine...." Read more

"...I found these ones online and they were very affordable. They work well and I'm happy with my purchase." Read more

445 customers mention445 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the Ethernet cables. They say they are good cables for the price, and affordable.

"...Cable matters always make high quality and affordable Ethernet cables...." Read more

"...The price was also right for these guys." Read more

"...The main attraction of these cables for me was the fact that they are cheap, come in a variety of colors, and are Cat-6...." Read more

"...I found these ones online and they were very affordable. They work well and I'm happy with my purchase." Read more

402 customers mention398 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the different colors of the electronic cable. They say the colors help identify what is plugged into each port and the clips are. They also say the color coding helps with organization and the cables come in 5 different colors. Customers also like that the twist ties are colored to match. Overall, customers find the color selection of the cables to be better looking and easier to use.

"...I also like that they're different colors. Rather than tracing the generic black cable I just look for the other end of the same color...." Read more

"...Love the colors. Now I can just tell people to "move the red cable to port five"." Read more

"...These are the perfect length patch cords. Having various colors is a real plus." Read more

"...of these cables for me was the fact that they are cheap, come in a variety of colors, and are Cat-6...." Read more

127 customers mention98 positive29 negative

Customers like the fit of the cable. They mention it's the perfect length for running to their computer and to their console. They also say it'll fit in most crowded applications, such as a home theater. Customers appreciate the multiple length choices and the fact that the cables are true to size. They say the cables can bend without too much strain and are great for smaller spaces.

"...These are the perfect length patch cords. Having various colors is a real plus." Read more

"...enough for almost any application, and are a handy length for most crowded applications, such as a home theater...." Read more

"...I bought these at the length of 14 feet and they were true to size...." Read more

"...Mind you, I started second guessing these CM patch cables, the OD is a tad smaller.I can feel it....." Read more

71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic cable easy to use. They say the different colors make it easy to hook things up, make the installation a little easier, and super convenient when setting up your home network. The cable works well and snaps in without fuss. Customers also mention that the different color makes things a lot easier when dealing with alot of cables. They also say it's a quick and easy way of running cables.

"...made cables... Fair to little price maybe, but seem well made and easy to handle and work with...." Read more

"These were both easy to order and simple to use. I will order again." Read more

"...I will tell you that these plug in securely, and the little flap over the lock tab seems to do a very good job of protecting it from snapping off...." Read more

"...we use professionally and personally, this makes troubleshooting and installation a snap...." Read more

64 customers mention64 positive0 negative

Customers find the various colors available in the electronic cable nice for easily tracing out cables. They say the color-coding allows for easy recognition of cable routing to multiple devices. Customers also mention that the cables make it easy to identify which devices are connected to their computer.

"Good product value and availability. Bought three of them so far." Read more

"...and I like that they are all different colors, so it's easy to distinguish which cable goes to which device...." Read more

"...lan cables with these and now everything works just fine, is easy to decipher and best of all is no longer dependent on my wifi connection!..." Read more

"...Convenience of color-coding allows for easy recognition of cable routing to multiple devices...." Read more

123 customers mention85 positive38 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the cable. Some mention that the durability is strong and the connection is great for a wired connection. They say the cables are perfect for connecting everything and have solid connections. However, others say that the connectors became too loose and the cables wouldn't make a connect.

"...So check, the connector is acceptable, since this is a gauge issue, not spacing. And this is a 24awg patch cable, not 23awg...." Read more

"...Each one has proven reliable, provided full transmission, and the termination plugs snap perfectly in place.." Read more

"...45 minutes of troubleshooting - I found two results: These patch cables are the problem and I should have had less faith in them from the start by..." Read more

"...At only 12 inches they were perfect for connecting everything. I also like that they're different colors...." Read more

Updated review, still great cables.
5 Stars
Updated review, still great cables.
Well made cables... Fair to little price maybe, but seem well made and easy to handle and work with.I really am a fan of Cable Matters products.An updated , in depth review... to clear the air about cat6 cables.Just ordered some more from CM, and in the past from some other vendors.From other vendors, when I held the patch cables I was readily suspect of the cable not being Cat6.When I cut them open, nope.. was not.While construction is not specified for cat5e vs cat6, just performance... there are things that are just a matter of accepted best practice to achieved the specified performance of bandwidth and rejection and capacitance.The major item is the separator found in the middle.To reduce noise.. distance is paramount. Spacer helps separate and organize the pairs.Twist rate is another factor, huge factor..., again twist rate is not specified, but there is physics, so a best practice is there, and normally seen between the differently rated cables.I've handled enough cat5, 5E, and 6 to tell the difference by the feel. I received patch cables that were marked cat6 but it sure wasnt.. cut it open and it as pure cat5e... no separator and the twist was very loose.These Cable Matters, while I like them, after reading some bad comments, I decided to sacrifice one to compare. Mind you, I started second guessing these CM patch cables, the OD is a tad smaller.I can feel it..Normally cat6 patch cable is 5.9mm in OD.These are 5.6mm OD.Enough to feel the difference. And it's visible, see attache photo.In dissecting the cable, it's the size of the divider.It measures 4.1mm across the plane of the " + " , my bulk cat6 measures 4.6mm .So some spacing it lost, very minor.Again, construction is not specified for cat6, performance.In my opinion as a EE, I don't think this will make a difference.So check, these cat6 patch cables have the separators, a little smaller, but this provides for a better flexibility.Gauge of the wire is 24awg... all copper. Check, good.A word on gauge and 5e vs 6...Cat5e and Ca6 both are specified to have 24awg. But Cat6 can optionally have 23Awg, best for POE, but not needed for non POE applications.So no issues here.About another post that calls out the connector for being non-cat6 , that post is some whata correct, but not completely.The reason for the stagger on "cat6 connectors", is to accommodate 23awg wire.. not for noise or separation.You can not fit all eight 23awg wire side by side in the confines of a "cat5" connector, which was designed for max awg of 24awg.So check, the connector is acceptable, since this is a gauge issue, not spacing. And this is a 24awg patch cable, not 23awg.What would matter, which we can not see, is for how long is the twist rate preserved as the wires leave the jacket and are found in the channels for the connection to the blades of the connector.Here I have to trust CM, based on every other positive merit in the best practice construction of the cable.They have tested and certified the cable to perform at the "cat6" levels.Twist rate, see the photos...Again, twist rate is not specified, just performance and left to the manufacturer to meet the criteria of the specifications.Cat5e, is about 1 twist per 10mm, as seen on the photo, this is very common.The CM under review, is about 1 twist in 5mm.It's generally accepted, but not specified that cat6 would be 50-100% greater twist rate, but again, left up to the manufacturer to determine to pass the specified performance criteria.So Check, much great twist rate on these CM patch cables.To compare, I also took a photo of the twist rate of the cat6 bulk cable I have..See photo.It is about 1 twist on 4.5mm, same magnitude at the CM patch cable.Patch cable need to be flexible and rugged.The potting with in the connectors on these CM patch cables provides great robustness IMHO.Far sturdier them making the cables myself, hence why I buy rather than make. I make when I have a very odd length required and I'm looking to minimize the size of a "service loop".I thought by the time I was done with this, I might be knocking of a few or couple of stars, but nope... these PATCH cables are as good as expected.The very minor difference of the cross section of the center separator might be, again MIGHT be measurable to a db or so if tested at the max specified length for Ethernet cabling, but for a 7ft patch cable this is nothing.For the patch cable flexibility is needed, and this small compromise is nice..
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Well made cables... Fair to little price maybe, but seem well made and easy to handle and work with.

I really am a fan of Cable Matters products.

An updated , in depth review... to clear the air about cat6 cables.

Just ordered some more from CM, and in the past from some other vendors.
From other vendors, when I held the patch cables I was readily suspect of the cable not being Cat6.
When I cut them open, nope.. was not.

While construction is not specified for cat5e vs cat6, just performance... there are things that are just a matter of accepted best practice to achieved the specified performance of bandwidth and rejection and capacitance.
The major item is the separator found in the middle.
To reduce noise.. distance is paramount. Spacer helps separate and organize the pairs.
Twist rate is another factor, huge factor..., again twist rate is not specified, but there is physics, so a best practice is there, and normally seen between the differently rated cables.

I've handled enough cat5, 5E, and 6 to tell the difference by the feel.

I received patch cables that were marked cat6 but it sure wasnt.. cut it open and it as pure cat5e... no separator and the twist was very loose.

These Cable Matters, while I like them, after reading some bad comments, I decided to sacrifice one to compare.
Mind you, I started second guessing these CM patch cables, the OD is a tad smaller.
I can feel it..
Normally cat6 patch cable is 5.9mm in OD.
These are 5.6mm OD.
Enough to feel the difference. And it's visible, see attache photo.

In dissecting the cable, it's the size of the divider.
It measures 4.1mm across the plane of the " + " , my bulk cat6 measures 4.6mm .
So some spacing it lost, very minor.
Again, construction is not specified for cat6, performance.
In my opinion as a EE, I don't think this will make a difference.

So check, these cat6 patch cables have the separators, a little smaller, but this provides for a better flexibility.

Gauge of the wire is 24awg... all copper. Check, good.

A word on gauge and 5e vs 6...
Cat5e and Ca6 both are specified to have 24awg. But Cat6 can optionally have 23Awg, best for POE, but not needed for non POE applications.
So no issues here.

About another post that calls out the connector for being non-cat6 , that post is some whata correct, but not completely.
The reason for the stagger on "cat6 connectors", is to accommodate 23awg wire.. not for noise or separation.
You can not fit all eight 23awg wire side by side in the confines of a "cat5" connector, which was designed for max awg of 24awg.

So check, the connector is acceptable, since this is a gauge issue, not spacing. And this is a 24awg patch cable, not 23awg.

What would matter, which we can not see, is for how long is the twist rate preserved as the wires leave the jacket and are found in the channels for the connection to the blades of the connector.
Here I have to trust CM, based on every other positive merit in the best practice construction of the cable.
They have tested and certified the cable to perform at the "cat6" levels.

Twist rate, see the photos...
Again, twist rate is not specified, just performance and left to the manufacturer to meet the criteria of the specifications.
Cat5e, is about 1 twist per 10mm, as seen on the photo, this is very common.

The CM under review, is about 1 twist in 5mm.
It's generally accepted, but not specified that cat6 would be 50-100% greater twist rate, but again, left up to the manufacturer to determine to pass the specified performance criteria.

So Check, much great twist rate on these CM patch cables.

To compare, I also took a photo of the twist rate of the cat6 bulk cable I have..
See photo.
It is about 1 twist on 4.5mm, same magnitude at the CM patch cable.

Patch cable need to be flexible and rugged.
The potting with in the connectors on these CM patch cables provides great robustness IMHO.
Far sturdier them making the cables myself, hence why I buy rather than make. I make when I have a very odd length required and I'm looking to minimize the size of a "service loop".

I thought by the time I was done with this, I might be knocking of a few or couple of stars, but nope... these PATCH cables are as good as expected.
The very minor difference of the cross section of the center separator might be, again MIGHT be measurable to a db or so if tested at the max specified length for Ethernet cabling, but for a 7ft patch cable this is nothing.
For the patch cable flexibility is needed, and this small compromise is nice..
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