We compared two 10 metre Ethernet cables: the UGREEN Flat Cat 6 Ethernet Cable 10m and the CABNEER Cat 8 Ethernet Cable 10m.
What we looked at
Cable category and bandwidth, shielding, shape, and price.
The verdict
If you want a thin flat cable that runs along walls and under doors for little money, the UGREEN Cat 6 is the pick at £6.59. If you would rather pay £11.30 more for a shielded, braided Cat 8 cable, the CABNEER is the alternative, at £17.89.
A £17.89 braided, shielded Cat 8 cable rated to 2000MHz.
UGREEN Flat Cat 6 Ethernet Cable 10m — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 10m flat Cat 6 Ethernet cable with a 250MHz bandwidth and a 5000Mbps data rate claim, 100% pure copper wire with gold-plated RJ45 connectors, four twisted pairs, and backward compatibility with Cat5 and Cat5e. Carries 4.6 stars from 3.4K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Far cheaper than the CABNEER on these listings, at £6.59
- Flat, slim design for running along walls and corners
- Pure copper wire with gold-plated connectors
- Backward compatible with Cat5 and Cat5e
Worth knowing
- Cat 6 at 250MHz, below the CABNEER's Cat 8 2000MHz rating
- No shielding stated on the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who needs a flat cable for tight routing
- Those connecting a console, router or PC
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a shielded Cat 8 cable
- Anyone who wants a braided outer layer
CABNEER Cat 8 Ethernet Cable 10m, Braided — Highest Spec
Intended for: Marketed as a 10m Cat 8 braided Ethernet cable with a 40Gbps and 2000MHz rating, shielded twisted copper pairs to reduce EMI and RFI interference, a double braided nylon outer layer, gold-plated 50-micron RJ45 connectors, and compatibility with Cat 7 and Cat 6a. Carries 4.6 stars from 5.9K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cat 8 with a 2000MHz and 40Gbps rating per the listing
- Shielded twisted pairs to reduce interference
- Double braided nylon is easier to bend around corners
- Larger review history than the UGREEN (5.9K vs 3.4K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £11.30 more than the UGREEN on these listings
- Thicker round braided cable, not a flat one
Best for
- Buyers who want the highest cable spec
- Anyone who wants shielding
- Those who want a braided, durable finish
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who needs a flat cable for tight spaces
