Review on 🔌 High-Speed Amazon Basics RJ45 Cat-6 Ethernet Patch Internet Cable - 10 Feet (3 Meters) by Damon Fuqua

As some reviewers have pointed out, the title of the article is Cat6, but if you look at the description it just says "Transfer data at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (or up to 1 gigabit per second). Other reviewers have also pointed out that the connectors are not Cat6 connectors, but Cat5e connectors. After further research, let me see if I can clear up some of these inaccuracies made by these other reviewers. First, Cat6 cables are only truly CERTIFIED for 1 gigabyte (1000Mbps), but can support up to 10 gigabytes (10,000Mbps). with a length of 37 meters or less. Cat5e cables are actually only CERTIFIED at 100 Mbps, but can support up to 1 gigabyte. Note the use of the word "CERTIFIED" - I think there is some confusion here regarding cable ratings. I believe the manufacturer REALLY means from their description above that the cable is CERTIFIED for 1 gigabyte, not that their max rating is 1 gigabyte. Think of CERTIFIED as "guaranteed". The official specification for Cat5e and Cat6 GUARANTEES 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps respectively, but may support more (it's just not guaranteed). Second, the connectors on this cable are not true Cat6 connectors (see other reviewer's pictures), but Cat5e. Connections. However, the official specification states that a different Cat6 connector is only a RECOMMENDATION and not an actual requirement for a Cat6 cable. Simply put, Cat6 cable can use Cat6 connectors or use Cat5e connectors if the cable meets the Cat6 cable rating. Just because it doesn't have an official Cat6 connector doesn't mean it's not a Cat6 cable. It is not possible to determine with certainty whether a cable is a Cat6 cable based on the connections. Reviewers who claim this is NOT a connector based Cat6 cable are wrong. The only way to really tell if you're getting Cat6 cable or not is to test it with a network tester, which the average homeowner doesn't have and isn't willing to pay another $75-$300 for one. Cable manufacturers mostly use an honor system when it comes to their cables. If you want to keep your cables warm and fluffy, buy from a reputable and reliable cable supplier. The Monocene comes to mind, but there are many others. Third, these cables are thin, and while there is no AWG (American Wire Gauge) on the cables themselves or in the description, I believe it's 28 AWG. I have a lot of 24 AWG wire at home and these Revain Basics wires are significantly thinner. The higher the AWG, the thinner (or smaller diameter) the wire. Therefore, 24 AWG appears "thicker" than 28 AWG. Additionally, 28 AWG is a ratified specification for network cabling and was primarily designed to save space and improve airflow in IT rooms with crowded network racks and cable runs used by organizations with tens, hundreds, or thousands of devices that use a require wired connection. That's beyond the reach of the average homeowner. However, 28 AWG has a higher signal resistance (the longer the cable) because it is thinner, so it is recommended to keep 28 AWG cable at 15 meters (about 50 feet) or less. Again, most homeowners probably don't have this problem and shouldn't worry about it. So after all that, I sent these cables back for the following reason: I don't like not having that warm air. not sure what i'm buying. I think it's Cat6 28 AWG network cable, but I'm not entirely sure. If the manufacturer had given DETAILED specifications and had a clearer description I might have kept it. Also, almost all network cables I buy have the AWG number printed on the cable itself, as well as the Cat type and a few other details. These cables are only marked as "Category 6 Cables". That's all. Nothing more. So when trying to determine wire size I need to know the differences between AWG types - something most ordinary people don't know and which is what I needed to do to write this review. I'm an advocate of precision and CLARITY in your product messaging. I should have read the other reviewers before clicking them. Instead, I was blown away by the price and failed to do my due diligence. Will they suit you? Absolutely. Before I sent them back they were working for me. Most homeowners don't even need to worry about 1 gigabyte speeds, so most won't even notice the difference if the cable is Cat6 or actually Cat5e. But I have OCD about these things, so don't necessarily let my review put you off buying them. Use it as a guide to get more information and differentiate between accurate reviews and reviews that are CLEARLY misinformed because they don't have all the info on the cable specs and are just shooting from the hip.