The document discusses the key differences between Cat6 and Cat7 Ethernet cables, focusing on bandwidth, transmission capacity, structure, shielding, speed, performance, and durability. Cat7 cables offer greater bandwidth and superior performance, allowing for speeds up to 10 Gb/s over longer distances and have a longer lifespan compared to Cat6 cables. While Cat6 is suitable for most applications, Cat7 is recommended for more demanding network environments.

1. The Top
Differences
Between
Cat6 Vs. Cat7

2. Ethernet cables are ubiquitous.
Routers, modems, gaming consoles,
entertainment devices- all use
Ethernet cable to connect to the
internet. You most probably already
know what an Ethernet cable is and
how it looks. However, do you know
there are various types?

3. BANDWIDTH AND
TRANSMITTING CAPACITY
STRUCTURE AND SHIELDING
SPEED AND MAXIMUM
DISTANCE
PERFORMANCE OF CABLES AT
SHORTER DISTANCES
WHERE CAN YOU USE CAT6
AND CAT7 CABLES?
WHAT ABOUT THE
DURABILITY?
INSTALLATION
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Key differences
between CAT6
and CAT7 cables

4. Bandwidth
and
Transmitting
Capacity
These cables can transmit 1000 MHz,
or 100 gigabits up to 16 yards and 40
gigabits up to 54 yards.
CAT7 cables bring more
sophistication to your network, as
they have greater bandwidth than
CAT6 cables.
You can further cut down crosstalk
and noise, so the connection is
better.
You can use on more than one
application simultaneously using a
single cable.
CAT6 CABLES CAT7 CABLES
CAT6 cables can transmit
approximately 400 MHz over a
distance of 55 yards.
You will love the minimized crosstalk
and noise. In short, it means a lesser
chance for interference in
transmission.
In terms of size, CAT6 cables are
slightly larger, as compared to its
older versions.
You may find it difficult to attach
CAT6 cables if you do not have
adapters or special modular
connectors. These connectors will
attach your network to the thicker
wires.

5. Structure
and
Shielding
CAT6 CABLES
These cables are available in two forms. These are
shielded and unshielded.
Depending on the external environment, you need to
choose the right structure.
While connecting, it is simply necessary to match up the
type of shielding on the connector and cable.
CAT7 CABLES
CAT7 cables are available only in shielded form.
In order to tackle higher frequencies, CAT7 cables have
to be shielded.
The entire cable has to be a shielded channel to ensure
a seamless connection.

6. Speed
and
Maximum
Distance
If you need to boost your
internet speed or have to
connect additional appliances,
go for CAT7 cables.
The cables can help your
network achieve a speed of 10
Gb/s, regardless of the
distance.
CAT6 CABLES CAT7 CABLES
CAT6 cables offer you
adequate speed to run most
of the connected applications
and devices in your home or
office.
These cables can help your
connection reach a speed of
1Gb/s in general.
At shorter distances, ranging
between 33 to 55 meters, you
can obtain a speed of 10 Gb/s.

7. Performance
of Cables at
Shorter
Distances
CAT6 CABLES
At shorter lengths, CAT6 cables can be compared to
CAT7 cables, since both can give you speeds of up to
10 Gb/s.
However, you must have ideal conditions at your
location to achieve a 10 Gb speed with CAT6 cables.
Otherwise, it can just give you 1 Gb/s speed.
CAT7 CABLES
CAT7 cables are ideal under both short and long-
distance conditions.
If the distance is more than 55 meters, CAT7 cables are
recommended. It ensures the consistency and speed of
your connection.

8. What
about the
Durability?
CAT6 CABLES
The estimated lifeline of CAT6 cables is
around 10 years.
CAT6 cables may be unshielded.
CAT7 CABLES
CAT7 cables, on average, last for up to 15 years.
The longer lifeline of CAT7 cables is due to the heavier
copper that is used in these cables. These cables also
carry more insulation, as compared to CAT6 cables.
CAT7 cables cost more than CAT6 cables. If you are less
likely to rewire your home or office in the coming years,
go for CAT7 wires.

9. G E T I N
T O U C H
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