
I bought several of these cables to replace old (degraded) CAT 5e cables. Since my network is 1 gigabit, there is no noticeable difference in performance between CAT 5e and CAT 7, but I've seen worn shielding on older cables, so I replaced it with the current standard. They appear to be well made, with a thick screen, metal connectors and protection for a small protrusion that always breaks. The braid feels comfortable and makes the cable much nicer. Would buy again.