The core differences between Cat5e (Super 5) network cable and Cat6 (Six) network cable

The core differences between Cat5e (Super 5) network cable and Cat6 (Six) network cable:
Suitable for explaining to customers in foreign trade, simple, clear, easy to remember and use:
1. Transmission rate is different
Cat5e (Super 5): Maximum 1000Mbps (gigabit)
Cat6 (Six): Maximum 1000Mbps (gigabit), also supports 2.5G/5G, some can reach 10G short distance
2. Bandwidth (frequency) is different
Cat5e: 100MHz
Cat6: 250MHz
Higher bandwidth, stronger anti-interference and more stable.
3. Structural differences (the most intuitive)
Cat5e: No cross-shaped frame
Cat6: There is a cross-shaped plastic frame inside, separating 4 pairs of core wires, reducing crosstalk
4. Transmission distance
The standard is 100 meters, but:
Six type is more stable in long distances and high interference environments
Super 5 type is prone to slow down in complex environments
5. Application scenarios
Cat5e: Ordinary household use, surveillance, ordinary office use, old network renovation
Cat6: Data center, enterprise networking, IPTV/4K/8K, NAS, gaming, smart home, industrial wiring
6. Price
Cat6 is slightly more expensive than Cat5e, but the difference is not significant
Nowadays, new networks are basically recommended to directly use Cat6