Skip to main content
GearIT 10-Pack, Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10 Feet - Snagless RJ45 Computer LAN Network Cord, Blue - Compatible with 10 Port Switch POE 10port Gigabit
GEARit

GearIT 10-Pack

Bottom line: The GearIT 10-Pack: 10-pack of 10ft cables for the price of a single premium cable; main trade-off: cat5e tops out at 1 Gigabit, no 2.5G or 10G headroom.

Check price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Check price on Amazon → Compare to similar retro networking cards

By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 10-pack of 10ft cables for the price of a single premium cable
  • ✓ Backed by a lifetime warranty
  • ✓ ETL verified and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 compliant
  • ✓ Snagless molded strain-relief boots protect the RJ45 clip

Cons

  • ✗ Cat5e tops out at 1 Gigabit, no 2.5G or 10G headroom
  • ✗ 350 MHz bandwidth trails Cat6 and Cat6a
  • ✗ 24AWG stranded wire suits patching, not in-wall runs
  • ✗ Fixed 10ft length leaves slack in short desk runs

Manufacturer description

Reliability is paramount when it comes to Cat 5e networking cables, and GEARit understands this. GEARit brand Cat5e networking patch cables are built to provide premium, reliable performance for the price of a generic.Industry standard ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, CAT5e, ETL verified cables with high compliance RJ45 (8P8C) snag-less connectors and molded strain relief boots. Bandwidth rating of up to 350 Mhz ensures compatibility with Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX(Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet), Peer-to-Peer, and any other applications that utilize networking cables including telephony…

Related Products

Other products in this category you may like:

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GearIT 10-Pack using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. GEARit's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • High-precision, CAT5e, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Compliant, ETL Verified, Ethernet LAN Patch Cable, pre-terminated with Cat 5e RJ45 connectors and available in a wide variety of colors for proper color coding of network connections
  • Premium quality category 5 enhanced cable, long-lasting materials, durable design, and a lifetime warranty for the price of a generic cable. ETL verified to ensure maximum reliability and compatibility
  • UTP 24AWG stranded conductors for flexibility and minimum crosstalk, 50 micron gold-plated contacts for high-speed data transfer and corrosion resistance, as well as molded, snag-less strain relief boots for long lasting, durable connections
  • Compatible with Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX(Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) and Peer-to-Peer, as well as any other devices that utilize 8C8P networking cables including Telephony, Home Automation and long distance video transfer technologies like HMDI over Ethernet
  • ethernet cat5e , Cat5e Ethernet cable , cat5e ethernet cable , cat 5e ethernet cable , ethernet patch cable , cat 5e patch cable , cat 5e cable , rj45 cable , ethernet cable , cat5e cable , cat5e patch cable , gigabit ethernet cable , rj45 ethernet cable , cat 5e , patch cable , multi cable , cat5e , electronic cables , gigabit cable , router cable , computer cables , Ethernet , cat5e patch , ethernet cord , patch cord , rj45 cat5e , rj45 , ethernet cable pack , computer parts , category 5e

Full Specifications

BrandGEARit
ColorBlue
Gauge24
Model10CAT-BLUE-10PACK
Frequency350 MHz
Cable TypeEthernet
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count100 Feet
Item Length120 inches
Part Number10CAT-BLUE-10PACK
CompatibilitySwitch
Connector TypeRJ45
Number of Pins8
Number of Items10
Special FeatureData Transfer
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Specification MetETL
Compatible DevicesServer
Data Transfer Rate1000 megabits_per_second
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Full listing titleGearIT 10-Pack, Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10 Feet - Snagless RJ45 Computer LAN Network Cord, Blue - Compatible with 10 Port Switch POE 10port Gigabit

Ready to buy?

GearIT 10-Pack, Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10 Feet - Snagless RJ45 Computer LAN Network Cord, Blue - Compatible with 10 Port Switch POE 10port Gigabit is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Check price on Amazon →

Related Retro Networking Cards

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
GearIT 10-Pack, Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable 10 Feet - Snagless RJ45 Computer LAN Network Cord, Blue - Compatible with 10 Port Switch POE 10port Gigabit
View on Amazon →