Not All Cables Are Created Equal
Choosing the right Ethernet cable comes down to three things: the speed you need, the distance you must cover, and your budget. Here is a quick decision guide.
Speed & Distance at a Glance
| Category | Max Speed | Max Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cat5e | 1 Gbps | 100 m |
| Cat6 | 10 Gbps | 55 m @ 10G |
| Cat6A | 10 Gbps | 100 m |
| Cat7 / Cat8 | 25–40 Gbps | 30–60 m |
Our Recommendation
For most office and residential installs, Cat6A is the sweet spot — it future-proofs you for 10G over the full 100 m. For data center backbones, step up to Cat8. Need help specifying? Contact our engineers.
