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Ethernet cable – 25m – Internet, patch & network cable with break-proof design for maximum UK internet speeds £6.79 @ Amazon
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- High speed: CableDirect Ethernet and LAN cables are designed and tested to not only meet but exceed current internet speed requirements in the UK. Perfect for achieving maximum data transfer rates – whether for gaming, surfing, or video streaming
- Durable: This internet cable is built to last thanks to its special twisted pair structure that protects against interference. Pick the perfect cable from our wide range of different lengths and enjoy a fast and smooth connection
- Elastic and rock-solid: Incredibly flexible and easy to lay – yet immune to interference. Thanks to the connector’s snagless design with protected locking tab, the RJ45 cable is kept locked into the Ethernet port for a rock-solid connection
- No risk: 36-month manufacturer’s warranty
- Wide compatibility: Our Ethernet cables are perfect for PCs/laptops, TVs, video game consoles like the PS5 and Xbox, switches/hubs, routers, modems, servers, network sockets, and any device with an RJ45 port. Perfect for both home and office use
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sorted byThe only way to be sure is to buy it and test it yourself - the easiest test is to hold the bare wire under a flame if it doesn't react, chances are it's copper, if it catches fire and spits everywhere it's likely to be aluminium. Also steel & aluminium tend to be springy - if you try coiling the bare metal it will resist, whereas copper will retain the bend. Granted it's a bit of a destructive test - you could always try measuring data transfer across it. I see a few reports that someone tested a know good 1M copper cable and managed 900Mb/s, they only managed 300Mb/s with this cable - if it was copper I would expect to see very little differences, certainly nothing that extreme!
Out of sheer curiosity I also decided to test a cheap Cat5e cable that I've got routed from here to my garage (about 20m). Definitely not an expensive cable:
I will update tomorrow with the results of this cable!
From a quick search online, in case anyone else was curious why this is a problem.
10gb cat7 vs 1gb cat6, not that most people will need that sort of speed. Cat6 is the minimum people should be buying these days.