I bought this UGREEN Cat 6 cable to replace an older Cat 8 cable that I’d honestly overbought for simple home gigabit internet use. While fitting new carpet, the old cable got badly scuffed, so I decided to switch to something slimmer and easier to manage.I went with UGREEN because I’ve had good experiences with their chargers and accessories before, and once again the build quality impressed me. The first thing I noticed was just how thin and flexible this cable is compared to most Ethernet cables I’ve owned. At first, I was worried that would make it fragile, especially since I was routing it under carpet edges, through doorways, and close to carpet grippers/spikes. Surprisingly, the flexibility actually helped protect it. At one point I accidentally pushed a metal doorway strip directly onto the cable and expected at least a visible mark, but there wasn’t even a scratch.The flat design makes this ideal for hiding. Once installed under the carpet, it’s practically invisible and you genuinely can’t feel it underfoot either, which was exactly what I wanted. If you’re particular about cable management or hate visible wires like I do, this is excellent.Performance-wise, it handled full gigabit speeds without issue. Using a direct wired connection, I was consistently getting over 900 Mbps download and full upload speeds during testing. In my normal setup using a mesh extender upstairs, I still see around 600–800 Mbps download speeds consistently. Stability has also been solid with no connection drops so far.The only small downside is that the cable loves twisting back on itself while installing. Because it’s so lightweight and flexible, I had to constantly straighten it while routing it under carpets. Once installed though, that annoyance disappears completely.For the price, I think it’s very reasonable. I paid around £16 for the 20m version, although I’ve since seen it discounted to around £13, which works out to surprisingly good value considering the quality and flexibility you get.Overall, this is a great choice for anyone needing a long Ethernet cable for a PC, console, TV, mesh system, or general home networking setup especially if you need something discreet and easy to hide.

I decided to wait a bit before I reviewed this, just incase anything went wrong. Now I wish I had left a review sooner, because this is a great cable!The cable feels very sturdy, so I can be sure that it won't just suddenly break on me.It's got a great length, going from 5 metres all the way to 30 metres.I got the 10m version, a bit too long for me as you can see by the photo where the cable is all kind of tangled together 😭Oh well, atleast I know it can go further if needed :DThe cable connects to my devices easily, bringing out the full speed of my network. It actually brings out a slightly higher speed, as you can see on the photo. Which is even better than my expectations, so I'm not complaining 🤷‍♀️This cable is compatible with every device. I've used it on a laptop, TV, Xbox...Any device with an ethernet port will be compatible with this cable. It functions on every device just as any other ethernet cable would.It's a CAT6 Ethernet cable, so it can go up to 10 Gbps. Which will be more than enough if you have a plan with your internet provider that can go up to 1000mbps (1Gbps).In short, I recommend this cable to anyone looking for an ethernet cable with high speed, amazing functionality, durability and compatibility.

no prob

Very flexible

Just switched to Virgin media and the signal in certain parts of the house is incredibly weak and unreliable, even after they supplied a booster. There was huge audio/video lag upstairs and gaming sessions were impossible with the signal either dropping out completely or running so slow that gaming was impossible...even standard web pages took forever to load. TP link from hub to PC didn't improve the the situation Purchased this and the improvement is unbelievable - all for just £6.99

It works. Not a robust lead but a good one. Thin but then again that is the point. It’s very flat too

When I first unravelled the cable I thought it might have been a mistake very thin and flatWell how wrong was I .. works perfectlyVery happyQuality cable !

Great item

PS5 user. With a different cable I was using I used to get a frequent message saying “LAN cable disconnected”. This cable is way more stable and not had anymore issues.

Perfect product, no issues at all.

We have just had fibre broadband installed. I used this network cable to connect our router which was several metres away, to the fibre junction box.Works fine and I’m super happy with this setup.

I used to have a 20m and it was way too long and since getting this sleek 10m one has been perfect tangle free

Good job

This is a great cable, very malleable and easy enough to work over stairs, under the carpet and around doors that you need to close. Most importantly, it performs. No performance loss with the cable it replaced, which was pure copper, as is this. Many cables are copper-coated aluminium; this is not; it is pure copper.

FINALLY! Stable Virgin Media signal! The wifi here (city) is rubbish, it can't even reach through a door!... and this is their best! tut time for a new provider but while I'm comparing, this has given me a full day of tv with no stupid buffering. or connection issues. It was so easy to set up too, one in the back of the 360 box one in the back of hub so it's definitely compatible with Virgin Media 360 box, it'll always come in handy in future too for a stable, solid, ethernet connection.I will definitely go for this brand again.Cheers!

There's lots of negative chatter about flat cables and I bought these flat cables strictly on the basis of them being from UGreen, a brand that I have grown to trust over the years. At 5M length there's ample opportunity for any issues to raise their head. But true to UGreen quaity these worked perfectly at full 1Gbps speeds wherever I tried it. Between ONT and Eero Router. Between Eero Router and devices, and across Gibabit switches to devices, there was full compatibility each time, flawlessly. These cables are very thin and flexible, and won the day where I was using one cable with a Powerline adapter that only just cleared the floor, the flat cable worked a treat, a great fit. Looking at these cables I would see them as durable as any conventional round twisted pair Cat 6 cable. I think one has to be sensible about such things, if you're running the cable underneath carpeting then avoid doorways if possible, or at least place as close to the threshold as possible to limit the amount of being stepped upon by feet.

This 5-meter UGREEN cable is absolutely brilliant. The flat design is a game-changer—it slides perfectly under rugs and along skirting boards without causing any lumps or tripping hazards. It delivers a rock-solid, full gigabit speed connection for my setup with zero dropouts.

Fantastic cable item yet again from Ugreen. The flat design is really really handy for routing around rooms/skirting boards and the house in general. After testing I can confirm that it conforms within spec of CAT 6 speed profiles (10gbps up to 55m, though obviously this only goes to 30m). Just be warned - measure the length of your run out before hand, and do it twice. I did a quick and dirty run mapping and ended up somehow overestimating by about 8m! Not a problem though as again the low profile nature of the cable makes it easy to tuck away out of sight but not everyone has such option.In terms of my use: its running from a managed switch (again from Ugreen) in the top room of a town house down to a high-speed 1GBit broadband router. In terms of speed I was previously getting around 500Mbps DL/ 107 UL using Wifi 6. With this cable it's the full load and as it's not competing for signal across devices making large downloads and file transfers significantly faster. I honestly don't have the reflexes to comment on uploads, but certainly there's likely a placebo effect telling me "yeah my input lag is less".For what it matters though - latency comparisons are relatively pointless between cable and wifi due to them being different technologies, however for whoever cares for it I can say that this cable is running around 1-2ms from the router to the PC in ping tests, so it's basically adding nothing that wasn't already going to be there. I won't make claims this is blazingly less latency than my WiFi 6 connection which reads around 2-3ms depending on conditions, however the overall increase in throughput (i.e. download and transfer speed) is noticeable and I feel like I'm actually getting full value out of what I'm paying for.

The cables cover is high quality and the flat nature makes it easy to fit under carpets and doors. It was ideal for running throughout it my house to hard wire multiple WiFi hubs.I found it fairly easy to bend around corners and down stairs underneath carpet. It handles close to 90° curves well though its best to avoid a sharp 90° corner as it may damage the cable. I would say due to it being flat it can requires a bit more thought when going from horizontal to vertical as the cable will need to twist over a longer section than if it were bending directly up and down on the flat edge of the cable.I can report that I'm getting close to full speeds from my quoted internet package without any drop in signal so far.Easy to use, high quality and provided good connection. No complaints.

ust received and installed this UGREEN CAT 6 ethernet cable today, and I'm immediately impressed with both the quality and practicality. The flat design is particularly clever - it sits perfectly flush against my skirting boards without creating any unsightly bulges or trip hazards.Initial impressions:Sturdy, well-made connectors that click in firmlyHigh-quality copper core (you can tell it's not cheap CCA)Flat cable design makes routing and concealment a doddlePerfect 10M length for my setupProfessional-looking white finishInstallation was straightforward, and I've already noticed rock-solid network performance. The cable runs beautifully along my walls, and the flat profile means it's far less noticeable than traditional round cables.The build quality is exactly what you'd expect from UGREEN - the connectors feel robust, and the cable itself seems well-protected without being overly rigid. For the price point, this feels like excellent value for money.Whilst it's early days, I'm thoroughly satisfied with this purchase. If you're looking to extend your network with a reliable, well-made cable that's easy to install, this is a brilliant choice.Note: Will update the review after longer-term testing, but first impressions are extremely positive.