UGREEN Ethernet Cable 2m Cat 8 (F/FTP) with PoE Support – 40Gbps / 2000MHz RJ45 LAN Lead
Product description
What it is and why people buy it
This UGREEN Ethernet Cable is a 2m RJ45 LAN lead designed for fast, more reliable wired networking. It’s marketed as a Cat 8 cable with shielding (F/FTP) and supports PoE power delivery, which can be handy if you’re running a PoE device and want to avoid juggling a separate power supply.
On paper, it’s aimed at people who care about low interference and steadier performance for gaming, streaming, or general data use around the home. In the real world, a lot depends on your router/switch setup and your broadband plan, so it won’t magically turn a slow connection into ultra-fast internet. But as a short, properly shielded run, it’s the sort of cable you’d choose when you want the wired link to be as clean as possible.
If your current cable is a bit flimsy or you’re seeing instability in a wired console/PC setup, a braided, shielded lead like this is a sensible “upgrade the physical layer” move.
Key points
A 2m braided RJ45 cable with F/FTP shielding, built to reduce interference and crosstalk. It also supports PoE, so it can carry power for compatible PoE devices without needing an extra power brick. The Cat 8 positioning and the stated 40Gbps / 2000MHz figures are meant to support high-speed use cases like gaming and streaming.
That said, the headline speeds only matter if the rest of your network can actually use them—otherwise you’re mostly buying the build and the shielding for day-to-day stability.
What you’ll notice in use
The practical difference with this kind of cable is usually physical more than dramatic: the cotton braided outer is meant to feel sturdier and hold up to bending, and the shielding is there to help keep the signal steadier when there’s noise around.
A micro example: imagine setting up a PS5 or Xbox in a room where the cable route runs close to other leads (power adapters, network equipment, or bundled wires). With F/FTP shielding, the idea is that adjacent interference is reduced, so you’re less likely to see weird drops or performance dips that can be blamed on the connection itself.
Also, because it’s 2m, it suits “desk-to-router” or “console to switch” type placements. If you need longer runs, you may find 2m becomes limiting and you’ll need an alternative length.
Where it shines (and where it may not)
This cable is a strong fit if you prioritise: - A short, neat wired connection for gaming or streaming between a console/PC and your router, modem, or switch - PoE convenience for a compatible PoE camera or other PoE device - Lower interference risk thanks to F/FTP shielding and an aluminum foil shielding layer
It might be less of a great match if: - Your setup is mainly WiFi and you’re not actually using a wired link much (you’d simply not get the benefit) - You’re planning to run very long cable distances from this 2m lead (you’d likely need a longer length) - You expect the advertised Cat 8 numbers to replace a weak router, switch, or an internet package that’s the true bottleneck
Compatibility and PoE expectations
The product description states it’s compatible with a wide range of networking devices with an RJ45 connector, and it also claims full backward compatibility with Cat7, Cat6e, Cat6, Cat5e and Cat5.
It also states PoE power supply function support for all lengths of UGREEN Cat 8 ethernet cables, which matters if you’re installing a PoE camera. The key practical point is: you don’t need an additional power supply when installing a compatible PoE device, assuming your equipment supports PoE as well.
Worth noting: PoE is only useful if your switch/router (or PoE injector) actually provides PoE over that Ethernet port. If it doesn’t, the cable won’t change that.
Tech specs
- Type: Ethernet cable / RJ45 LAN cable
- Size: 2m
- Category: Cat 8
- Stated performance: 40Gbps speed and 2000MHz bandwidth
- Shielding: F/FTP with an aluminum foil shielding layer and 4 shielded foiled twisted pairs
- PoE: Supported (PoE power supply function)
- Build: Cotton braided outer for durability
Buying verdict
A solid pick if you’re building a short wired setup for PS5/Xbox/PC and you want a shielded, braided Cat 8-style Ethernet cable that can also carry PoE for compatible devices. The combination of F/FTP shielding and a tougher braided jacket is the part that tends to pay off day to day.
You may want to skip it if you don’t use wired connections, if you need a longer run than 2m, or if your equipment doesn’t support PoE where you plan to use it—those are the sort of “limits” that can make a good cable feel like wasted money.
Quick questions before you buy
- Will this improve my internet speed? It can help the wired connection’s reliability, but it won’t override limitations in your router/switch or your broadband plan.
- Is the PoE feature automatic? Only if your switch/router (or PoE injector) provides PoE on the port you connect.
- What devices does it plug into? The description lists compatibility with computers, laptops, modems, routers, PS5/PS4/PS3, Xbox series, switches, networking switches, adapters, hubs and similar RJ45 networking equipment.
- Is it backwards compatible? It’s stated to be fully compatible with Cat7, Cat6e, Cat6, Cat5e and Cat5.
- Is 2m enough? It’s best for close placements like desk-to-router or console-to-switch, if you need distance, you’ll likely want a longer cable.