Customer Reviews

AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (14 Feet/4.2 Meters)

5 star:		(62)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

The AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet cable is an excellent value when compared to name-brand cables from the likes of Belkin and others. You get the same quality cables but for less money. You no longer have to take the risk of buying random generic cables in order to find the best value. My only reservation is that Amazon's warranty is an anemic 1 year. Belkin typically offers a lifetime warranty on their cables. Every now and then cables go bad, but it's pretty rare unless you abuse the connectors.

The PVC shielding is flexible enough so that you can wrap the cables easier. The RJ45 connector clips have a snag-free design so when pulling your cable from the tangled mess of other cables, it will not snag or break off. They are also gold-plated to resist corrosion but I have never had Ethernet cables corrode on me. I have crimped thousands of feet of Ethernet cables for work but none as nice as these.

Cat5e is limited to 328 feet, just like Cat5. Cat5e however, will support gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) better than Cat5 because of stricter specs on far end crosstalk. Gigabit Ethernet was designed for use with Cat5 but is more typically used in 10/100Base-T networks.

If you are looking for pre-made Ethernet cables, I highly recommend the AmazonBasics cables without any reservation whatsoever. All my future Ethernet cable purchases will only be AmazonBasics cables with the hope that they offer more color choices.

Basic Review: Technical highlights are provided by others. When searching Amazon for network cables before coming across this one, I read other reviews by people who were disappointed with their purchases. This was because they thought that they were getting something similar to this product, when in fact, what they were getting was custom made or just the individual pieces. If you are looking for a no hassle network cable just like you would find in a retail store, then look no further. Not only are there no problems, but this cable is much cheaper than you would find in an ordinary store. I am currently using it as I type this review.

Cable is fine - no problems. The design of the plug, however, is a bit of a bother. The flexible, beige protector tab coming from the cable side of the plug makes sense - it is there (presumably) to protect the clear tab at the top of the plug - the one that "clicks" when you insert the cable into the jack. The problem is, the beige protector tab is too long. So when you plug it into certain jacks, the beige protector tab is not only in the way, it makes it more difficult to press down on the clear, clicking tab so you can take the plug out of the jack.

What should be a "benefit" wasn't tested in enough jacks. The packaging might be "frustration-free," but the product itself has frustration built in. Not a big deal, but I won't buy this cable again.

It's a cord... does what it should... 5 stars............. Cord is good... cord is long... enough.... cord was not pizza.... but that would be good too.... pizza is good... yum...

AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet cable is a great and inexpensive Ethernet cable. It is very flexible and well made. The fastening clips are secure and you don't have to fret that the cable will easily fall out when accidently yanked. The 14-foot cables that I got are long enough to connect my computers anywhere within a decent sized room. The Amazon packaging is also great, and it feels good not to have to get frustrated with plastic bags and boxes that are hard to open. Overall, this is a great product - yet another one in the series of solid Amazon-branded product. I highly recommend it.

Just wanted to leave feedback for the great cables, they are also and packaged with all recyclable packing and also easy to open. Very good cables and ordered many in the past and when i need more i will be back!!

I bought this ethernet cable for its length. Little did I know it wouldn't fit properly in my Macbook's ethernet port. The end does not snap in place (like my Belkin ethernet cable does) so it has a tendency to fall out of the port, which is very bothersome. And the plastic prong on the end broke off. Now I need a new ethernet cable. If I were you, I would not buy this cable for use with your MacBook Pro. I know I won't again.

I bough two of these. They are wonderful!

What a especially like is that "snagless" covers on top are not the full casing ones that get stiff over time. This particular version will protect your cable but stay flexible.

In terms of price + quality... This product is a real winner.

Excellent CAT 5e cable. I use this to connect my switch to my Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV. Streaming content comes across flawlessly and Amazon On Demand content comes across in great quality HD. Long story short, cable does its job and does it well.

Build is good, and Amazon's packaging was truly frustration free :)

This cable is just as good as all of my name brand ones just cost less than half. No complaints works great.