Amazon Basics RJ45 Cat 7 Ethernet Patch Cable
A cheap, solid shielded cable that works like Cat 6A despite the Cat 7 label.
The short version
- Anyone wiring a PC, console, TV or printer to a router
- Runs near power cords or electrical noise where shielding helps
- You need a slim, flexible cable for tight corners or behind furniture
- You are paying extra only because of the Cat 7 label
What owners like
- Thick, solid feel and connectors that hold up
- Low cost for a shielded cable
- Works fine for ordinary home networking
Common complaints
- Stiffer and bulkier than expected, so harder to route in tight spaces
- Doubts that it meets real Cat 7 rules, including thin wire gauge for the rating
- No grounding setup of the kind true Cat 7 installs use
Based on Slickdeals deal thread comments, plus Engadget and DLAY Cable explainers on Cat 7 labelling.
Research scores
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What it does
A shielded Ethernet patch cable with standard RJ45 plugs that Amazon sells as Cat 7, rated for up to 10 Gbps; the listing now shows white in 5, 10 and 50 foot lengths rather than the 15 foot black version.
- Shielded pairs to cut interference from nearby power cables and electronics
- Plugs into any normal RJ45 port on routers, switches, PCs and consoles
- Supports gigabit and 10 gigabit Ethernet on the listing
- Sold in several lengths and pack sizes
A cheap, sturdy way to wire a computer, console or printer to a router, and it will run gigabit and short 10 gigabit links without trouble. The trade-off is the label: with RJ45 plugs it cannot deliver true Cat 7, so it performs like a shielded Cat 6A cable and is thicker and stiffer than a plain Cat 6 cord.
How it compares
Specs
- Rating (as sold)
- Cat 7, up to 10 Gbps, 600 MHz
- Connectors
- RJ45
- Shielding
- Double shielded twisted pair (STP) copper
- Networks
- 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T
- Backward compatible
- Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a
- Lengths on the listing
- 5, 10 and 50 ft, white
Questions
Is a Cat 7 cable with RJ45 plugs real Cat 7?
No. Cat 7 is an ISO standard that calls for GG45 or TERA connectors, and RJ45 plugs top out around Cat 6A performance, so these cables behave like shielded Cat 6A.
Will a Cat 7 cable make my internet faster?
Usually not. Home speeds are limited by the router, modem and devices; Engadget notes Cat 6 is still the best fit for most home networks.
Can it run 10 gigabit Ethernet?
Amazon lists 10GBASE-T support, and short home runs are well within what shielded RJ45 cable handles.
Does it work with Cat 6 ports and routers?
Yes. It uses standard RJ45 plugs and Amazon lists it as backward compatible with Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6a.
Sources
- Amazon: Amazon Basics RJ45 Cat 7 Ethernet Patch Cable
- Tech Advisor: These are the best ethernet cables to buy
- Engadget: Cat7 vs. Cat6 Ethernet cable, which is better for your home network?
- DLAY Cable: Does a real Cat7 Ethernet cable exist?
- Slickdeals: Amazon Basics RJ45 Cat 7 Ethernet cable thread
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
