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Ethernet Cable Market Prices

Current market data for 92,305 Ethernet cables based on eBay listings.

What you'll usually pay

$56.44 typical price

Most are between$5–$276

Brand new$57.94

Used$24.4

On sale now92,305

💡 Buying used saves about 58% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Cat 7 and Cat 8 cables, which show price deltas of -70% and -67% respectively. In contrast, Cat 6 cables are significantly more expensive with a smaller delta of -30%.

💚 Best value for your money

Cat 7 6,783 on sale$16.98 · 70% cheaper

Ethernet Crossover (RJ-45) 1,588 on sale$16.99 · 70% cheaper

Cat 8 13,591 on sale$18.72 · 67% cheaper

Connector 2,626 on sale$19.37 · 66% cheaper

RJ-45 61,842 on sale$20.69 · 63% cheaper

Price by connector a

Cat 7

$16.98-70%

Cat 8

$18.72-67%

RJ-45

$20.69-63%

RJ45

$25.49-55%

Cat 5e

$33.71-40%

Cat 6

$39.58-30%

Why? Prices vary by specification, with Cat 6 at 39.58 and Cat 7 at 16.98.

Price by type

Ethernet Crossover (RJ-45)

$16.99-70%

Connector

$19.37-66%

AC/AC Adapter

$23.26-59%

Ethernet Patch (RJ-45)

$24.69-56%

Cable

$45.49-19%

Ethernet Patch Raw

$73.97+31%

Why? Specialized items like Ethernet Patch Raw reach 73.97, while Crossover cables are 16.99.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new Ethernet cable?

The median price for new listings is 57.94.

Which cable category is the most affordable?

Cat 7 cables have the lowest median price at 16.98.

How do used Ethernet cable prices compare to the market median?

Used cables have a median price of 24.4, which is lower than the overall market median of 56.44.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5–$276, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 10, 2026.