Monoprice Cat6A Ethernet Patch Cable - 25 Feet - Red (5-Pack) Snagless RJ45, UTP, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 10G, 30AWG - SlimRun Series

I get that these are especially great for dense rack installations. But I initially bought a few 3 foot ones for all the media devices in the tv stand. They are much much less bulk and easier to hook up. Next I bought some 14 and 20 footers to use for patch cables from wall outlets to laptops and printers, etc. Finally, I just bought a bunch (6", 1 and 2 foot) to wire up a new home network including a patch panel, switch and Ubiquiti gateway/firewall. Tested every cable and connection for 1Gbs. I know they are rated to 10G but not sure I'll ever need to test at home in my lifetime.

I bought these cables more for the slim aspect than the cat6a, though the latter is also great. The big win for me is a bundle of 12-24 slim cables takes up much less physical space than typical cables. This makes a big difference in an in-wall media enclosure or similar, where space is at a premium. Bundles of slim cables are also easier to dress, they're more flexible simply because the bundled trunk isn't as thick, meaning you can route it around easier, and without filling cable management channels, blocking air flow, etc. I also like these snagless hoods, but IME that really comes down to personal preference.