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LINKUP Cat 8 Ethernet Cable | Long Internet Cord | High Speed LAN Connection | RJ45 connectors | Use with Cat 5/ Cat 6/ Cat 7 | Optimal for Gaming
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LINKUP Cat 8 Ethernet Cable

Bottom line: The LINKUP Cat 8 Ethernet Cable: GHMT verified and Fluke DSX-8000 tested to full 2GHz Cat8 bandwidth; main trade-off: 2GHz Cat8 speed needs 25G/40G switch gear almost no household owns.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For home networking and Wi-Fi gear, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ GHMT verified and Fluke DSX-8000 tested to full 2GHz Cat8 bandwidth
  • ✓ S/FTP 22AWG solid copper with individually foiled pairs cuts EMI and RFI
  • ✓ Supports 25GBASE-T and 10GBASE-T, plus PoE++ 802.3bt up to 100W
  • ✓ 24K gold-plated RJ45 plugs; drops into Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6a/Cat7 gear
  • ✓ Ten lengths from 3 ft to 100 ft; round jacket bends better than flat

Cons

  • ✗ 2GHz Cat8 speed needs 25G/40G switch gear almost no household owns
  • ✗ Bulky 22AWG shielded jacket is stiff in tight wall or desk channels
  • ✗ Shielded S/FTP only pays off if your gear is properly grounded
  • ✗ Listing does not state a warranty period; confirm before buying

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored LINKUP Cat 8 Ethernet Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. LINKUP's networking 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 networking 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

  • True Cat8 2GHz/40Gbps performance - Deliver ultra-low-latency internet cable throughput for work-from-home, 4K/8K streaming, and high-speed gaming. Compliant with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 8, ISO/IEC 11801 Class I, and IEC 61156-9 Cat 8.1; RoHS. Backward compatible with 10/100/1000/10G/25G BASE-T and HDBaseT LAN. Flammability: UL444 CM/CMR, IEC60332-1-2/-3-24; LSZH acidity IEC60754-2 for safer patch cable installs; ideal network cable upgrade—fastest ethernet cable choice.
  • S/FTP 22AWG solid copper conduct wring - Individually foiled twisted pairs plus an overall screen tame EMI/RFI for stable signals and gigabit-plus links. 24K gold-plated RJ45 connectors ensure clean terminations for routers, NAS, VoIP, PoE/PoE+/PoE++ 802.3bt (100W), patch panels, and switches. Works with Cat6/Cat6a/Cat7/Cat5e gear. Ideal ethernet cord for media servers and pro LAN networks in homes, studios, and datacenters; RJ45 splitter/coupler friendly.
  • Sized for any run, short to long - 3 ft, 6 ft, 10 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, 25 ft, 30 ft, 50ft, 80ft or 100ft, choose the length that fits Perfect RJ45 cable for desktop drops, rack-to-rack wiring, wall plates, keystone jacks, and RJ45 couplers. Round jacket manages bends better than flat ethernet cable while keeping a tidy look. Use as a high speed ethernet cable from modem to router or as a robust network cable to consoles, PCs, printers, and smart TVs.
  • WFH clarity & gaming advantage - Shielded Cat8 ethernet reduces jitter and ping spikes for smoother calls, faster syncs, and consistent upload/downloads—an internet speed improvement you can feel. Great with Xbox, PlayStation, PC/Mac, smart TVs, and HDBaseT extenders. Delivers a steady wired link for creators, streamers, and remote teams where a long ethernet cable beats Wi-Fi for reliability across rooms and floors; perfect for low-lag LAN play.
  • Lab-verified & standards driven - GHMT verified and Fluke DSX-8000 tested to 2GHz for authentic Cat8 results. Certified to ISO/IEC 11801-1 Ed.1.0 Class I; built to IEC 61156-9 Cat8.1. Meets UL444 CM/CMR and IEC60332-1-2/-3-24 flame tests; LSZH acidity IEC60754-2; RoHS. This ethernet cable supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T/-TX, 10GBASE-T and 25GBASE-T across LAN environments from office racks to home patch panels, keystones, and racks; ideal for enterprise.

Full Specifications

BrandLINKUP
ColorBlack
Gauge22
Model882991323975
Weight10g
Frequency2 GHz
Cable TypeEthernet
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length120 inches
Part NumberC8SS22FB-03MBLK
ConnectivityWiFi
CompatibilityPC, Xbox, Mac
Connector TypeRJ45
Number of Pins8
Connection TypeWired
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer, High Speed
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Specification MetRoHS
Full listing titleLINKUP Cat 8 Ethernet Cable | Long Internet Cord | High Speed LAN Connection | RJ45 connectors | Use with Cat 5/ Cat 6/ Cat 7 | Optimal for Gaming

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