What is the difference between Cat 5 and Cat6 ?

1. Performance

   
   

The transmission performance of Category 6 network cable is higher than that of Category 5. The transmission bandwidth of Category 5 network cable is 100MHz, while Category 6 network cable can transmit Gigabit network speed in addition to 100MHz. In addition, the transmission performance of Category 6 network cable is more stable than that of Category 5 network cable, because the cable crosstalk and return loss of Category 6 network cable have been optimized.

2. Structure and appearance

Structurally, the twisted pair in the Category 6 network cable has more cross skeletons, and installing the cable in the skeleton can have a good insulation effect. Secondly, the size of the copper core of the two is different. The copper core of Category 5 is below 0.45mm, and the copper core of Category 6 is between 0.56mm and 0.58mm. In terms of appearance, the outer diameter of Category 5 network cable is thinner than that of Category 6 network cable. , Category 5 network cable has the CAT5 logo on the outer skin, and the logo of Category 6 network cable is CAT6.

3. Price

In terms of sales price, because the Category 6 network cable has advantages over the Category 5 network cable in terms of material usage and performance, the price will be higher than that of the Category 5 network cable.