Ethernet cable has worse speeds than wireless

[lost pivot]

I just plugged my xbox series x with a cat8 ethernet cable and its giving me a worse speed than wireless network does. Any idea why?

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[wheat cliff]

how are you testing your speed?
is it connected directly to your modem? router? Do you have multiple routers and switches and extenders and stuff?
Have you followed "tutorials" online telling you to make random changes to random network settings?

[lost pivot]

im testing it through "Test network speed & statistics". I only have one router and im using powerline adapters to get ethernet to my xbox series x in my room. Yes ive seen tutorials online with checking ports but doesn't seem to work.

[wheat cliff]

okay, there you go, powerline adapters are horrible. even the best powerline adapter isn't going to be great.

[lost pivot]

im trying out a new ethernet wire rn

[lost pivot]

oh

[wheat cliff]

it is entirely possible that wifi will be faster than your ethernet cable if you are having to use powerline adapters.

[lost pivot]

so is there any good way of getting ethernet from one room to another if my router is in another room?

[wheat cliff]

physical cables on the floor or an electrician installing in-wall cabling for you