Surprising Performance: Cat8 vs. Cat6 Cables, Tested for Efficiency In the quest for flawless connectivity, the choice between Cat6 and Cat8 cables often sparks debate. On paper, Cat8 cables—minted for speeds up to 40Gbps and frequencies of 2000MHz—seem 第二生 all their lesser counterparts. But how do they stack up in real-world scenarios? We recently tested a lineup of cables, including the UGREEN Cat 8 Ethernet Cable 6FT, the 10ft Heavy Duty Cat 8 Ethernet Cable, the tried-and-true 100FT Cat 6 Ethernet Patch Cable, and even a White Cable Raceway Kit for optimal cable management. What we found was intriguing—while the Cat8 cables, particularly the UGREEN and 10ft versions, delivered on their blazing-fast promises in demanding environments (like PS5 setups or high-bandwidth gaming PCs), the Cat 6 cable didn’t disappoint. For most home and office uses, its efficiency was competitive, though its 10Gbps limit became noticeable under heavy load. Bonus points went to the Raceway Kit for taming the tangle—essential when pairing high-performance cables with clutter. Stay tuned for our full analysis, but the takeaway? Trust Cat8 for peak performance, but don’t write off Cat6 just yet.