This Speed Test Will Change How You Buy Ethernet Cables!

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

In this video, we put ethernet cables to the ULTIMATE test! We're comparing Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 cables, all at 100ft (30.5m) long. We'll push them to their limits with 10Gbps local speed tests and 5Gbps internet speed tests. Will Cat8 dominate? Are you wasting money on expensive cables? Find out now!

Product Links
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cat8 ethernet cable: https://amzn.to/3Pm0kIB
cat7 ethernet cable: https://amzn.to/4fA4BTm
cat6a ethernet cable: https://amzn.to/4h0JlaF
cat6 ethernet cable: https://amzn.to/3DEuJPx
cat5e ethernet cable: https://amzn.to/4fR36jN

NETGEAR 12-Port 10G Plus Switch (XS512EM): https://amzn.to/3OH7o22

NETGEAR ORBI 970 Series (2 Pack): https://amzn.to/3S68oja

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Video Links
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NETGEAR 12-Port 10Gbps Switch Review: https://youtu.be/z1mdhecijDM
How to Setup LAN Speed Tests: https://youtu.be/9NIHAmVkomk

Timeline
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00:00:00 - cat5e vs cat6 vs cat6a vs cat7 vs cat8 at 100ft (30.5m)
00:00:15 - Setup OpenSpeedTest
00:00:55 - Cat8 Speed Test
00:02:16 - Cat7 Speed Test
00:03:06 - Cat6a Speed Test
00:04:18 - Cat6 Speed Test
00:05:11 - Cat5e Speed Test