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Jadaol Cat6/Cat6A Ethernet Cable 50FT Flat with Clips 10Gbps Network
Brand: Jadaol
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Live Amazon listing, not a hands-on PicksHive review — image, features, price and availability come from Amazon; the buying notes below are PicksHive's.
PicksHive Take
The Jadaol 50FT flat Ethernet cable is aimed at shoppers who need a wired connection across a room and want a cable that can follow walls, edges, and corners neatly. At the current $9.99 price, it is a budget option for connecting devices such as PCs, printers, routers, switches, NAS units, and network media players. The listing includes clips and describes a flat shape that can also slide under carpet. PicksHive has not tested this cable by hand, so these installation benefits are based on the listing rather than firsthand use.
The main trade-off is convenient routing versus uncertainty around the advertised performance. The title uses both Cat6 and Cat6A, while the detailed bullets describe a Cat6, 30 AWG, unshielded twisted-pair cable with up to 250 MHz bandwidth and claimed 10Gbps support. Do not treat the references to Cat7 and Cat8 networks as confirmation that this cable meets those cable categories. If a specific category or dependable 10Gbps operation is essential to your setup, check the listing for clarification before buying.
Choose this model if 50 feet suits your planned route and the flat profile is useful. Skip it if you need a longer run: Ultra Clarity 100 FT Cat6 Cable is the listed alternative with twice the length. If your actual problem is needing more wired connection points, NETGEAR GS308 8-Port Gigabit Switch addresses that different need; this cable connects components rather than adding ports. It is also not a replacement for mesh Wi-Fi when your goal is broader wireless coverage.
Written by PicksHive from the product listing and category research — not a hands-on test.
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Key features and specifications (from Amazon)
| Brand | Jadaol |
|---|---|
| Amazon category | Personal Computer |
| ASIN | B00WD017GQ |
- Cat 6 performance at a Cat5e price but with higher bandwidth
- High Performance Cat6, 30 AWG, RJ45 Ethernet Patch Cable provides universal connectivity for LAN network components such as PCs,computer servers,printers,routers,switch boxes,network media players,NAS,VoIP phones
- Jadaol cat6 standard cable support Cat8 and Cat7 network and provides performance of up to 250 MHz 10Gbps and is suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T/1000BASE-TX (Gigabit Ethernet) and 10GBASE-T (10-Gigabit Ethernet)
- UTP(Unshielded Twisted Pair) patch cable with RJ45 gold-plated Connectors and are made of 100% bare copper wire, ensure minimal noise and interference
- The unique flat cable shape allows for a cleaner and safer installation. You can easily and seamlessly make the cable run along walls, follow edges & corners or even make it completely invisible by sliding it under a carpet.
Questions about this product
- Is this 50FT Jadaol cable Cat6 or Cat6A?
- The title says Cat6/Cat6A, but the feature bullets identify it as Cat6 with up to 250 MHz bandwidth. Check the listing for clarification if your setup specifically requires Cat6A.
- Does the listing say this cable supports 10Gbps?
- Yes, the listing claims up to 10Gbps and names 10GBASE-T among the supported standards. Check the listing for any conditions attached to that claim.
- Can I route the flat 50-foot cable along walls or under carpet?
- The listing describes routing it along walls, edges, and corners, or sliding it under carpet. The product title says clips are included; check the listing for the clip count.
- What connectors and wire construction does this Jadaol cable use?
- The listing specifies gold-plated RJ45 connectors, 30 AWG bare copper wire, and unshielded twisted-pair construction. It lists compatibility with LAN components including PCs, routers, printers, switches, NAS units, and VoIP phones.
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Jadaol Cat6/Cat6A Ethernet Cable 50FT Flat with Clips 10Gbps Network
Jadaol Cat6/Cat6A Ethernet Cable 50FT Flat with Clips 10Gbps Network