Cat5e vs Cat6 Cable: Which Should You Buy in Kenya?
Cat5e vs Cat6 Ethernet cable explained for Kenyan installers and offices, including speed, price and when to choose each cable.
Choosing between Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cable is one of the most common decisions when wiring an office or home in Kenya. Both support Gigabit Ethernet, but there are important differences.
Cat5e cable
Cat5e supports speeds up to 1 Gbps over 100 metres and is the budget-friendly option for most basic installations.
Cat6 cable
Cat6 supports 10 Gbps over shorter distances (up to 55 metres) and has better shielding against crosstalk, making it the better choice for new installations and multi-gigabit networks.
Which should you buy?
If you are wiring a new building, Cat6 is the safer long-term investment. If you are extending an existing Cat5e network or working on a tight budget, Cat5e remains perfectly adequate for 1 Gbps.
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