Get more stability with these Ethernet cables for your Apple TV 4K
- dec
- 01
Apple TV 4K is Apple's latest version of their popular streaming box and it now supports 4K content as well as super fast Ethernet speeds. While Wi-Fi is the much more common way to connect your Apple TV to the internet, if you really want to maximize your streaming speeds, then an Ethernet cable is definitely the way to go. There are plenty of different options out there so we've compiled some of the best we could find for you to check out.
All the options
Mediabridge Ethernet Cable
Mediabridge has a wide variety of lengths and colors to choose from if you need an Ethernet cable. Most importantly, it meets the requirements most folks need: up to 10Gbps speeds (for the Cat-6) and up to 550 MHz bandwidth support.
Keep it basic
AmazonBasics Cat-6 Ethernet Cable
Amazon has offered its own line of home products for a while now and most of them tend to be pretty solid. Its Cat-6 Ethernet cable should do just fine as well. It supports up to 1Gbps internet speeds with 250 MHz bandwidth. It only comes in black but you can get it up to 50 feet if you need some more length.
Easier to manage
Jadaol Cat 6 Ethernet Cable
Sometimes flatter is better. A majority of cables these days are rounded, but some flat ones pop up every now and then. Flat cables are generally easier to manage and for using in the house, and they'll provide the same quality connection as any round cables. If you're going longer than about 25 or 30 feet, you could start to see some minor interference, but probably not enough to worry about.
The high roller
Vandesail Cat7 Ethernet Cable
If you need a cable that will do all of the things and has copper plated connectors, this is your choice. It's a Cat-7 cable, meaning in addition to supporting up to 10Gbps speeds, it also allows for up to 1,000 MHz bandwidth. Best of all, it comes in a 2-pack, giving you double for your money.
It can be easy to think that all ethernet cables are the same, but there are some differences. While it doesn't make a huge difference which cable you get for in-home usage, there are some things to keep in mind. You want to make sure that you get at least a Cat-5e or Cat 6 in order to support fast speeds on the Apple TV 4K. Aside from speed, the biggest concern will be cable management. Go ahead and plan out your setup and measure off the distance from your router to the Apple TV before you buy, then make sure you get a long enough cable and one that you can hide easily too. I like the Mediabridge since it retails for a great price, and comes in a wide range of lengths and colors.