The ACT Powercord Schuko CEE 7/7 Angled Male to C13 Lockable IEC 60320 Black 2 m CL5040 power cord is compared with alternative ACT power cables. All these items share lockable connectors to prevent accidental disconnection, an angled plug, and a reliable black or colored design built for IT equipment. The main practical differences lie in their output connector type (C13, C15, C19, or C14), cable length (ranging from 1 to 3 meters), and intended use cases for specific device types such as standard PCs, monitors, servers, or high-power equipment.
⚙️ The table below compares key characteristics, including connector types, cable length, and equipment compatibility, to help you understand the differences in practical application.
| Parameter | ACT Powercord 2 m CL5040 | ACT Powercord 3 m | ACT CL5043 2 m | ACT Powercord 1 Meter | ACT EL603S 1 m | ACT Powercord C13 to C14 1.5 m | Practical significance |
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| Source connector | Schuko CEE 7/7 (angled) | Schuko CEE 7/7 (angled) | Schuko CEE 7/7 (angled) | Schuko CEE 7/7 (angled) | CEE 7/7 (angled) | C14 IEC 60320 | Models with Schuko plug into standard wall outlets, while the C14 variant is designed for UPS or PDU units. |
| Device connector | C13 (lockable) | C13 (lockable) | C19 (lockable) | C13 (lockable) | C15 IEC Lock+ | C13 (lockable) | C13 suits PCs and monitors, C19 heavy servers, C15 high temperatures, and C14 rack power distribution. |
| Cable length | 2 meters | 3 meters | 2 meters | 1 meter | 1 meter | 1.5 meters | Length determines convenience when routing the cable from the wall outlet or PDU to the device. |
| Retention mechanism | Lockable | Lockable | Lockable | Lockable | IEC Lock+ | Lockable | All models feature protection against accidental cable pull-out. |
◎ The table below evaluates the suitability of different usage scenarios and buyer needs to help choose the optimal cable option.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Connecting a standard PC or monitor at a moderate distance | ACT Powercord Schuko CEE 7/7 Angled Male to C13 Lockable IEC 60320 Black 2 m CL5040 | Provides an optimal 2-meter length and secure C13 connection for standard office or home setups. |
| Connecting equipment at a longer distance | ACT Powercord Schuko CEE 7/7 Angled Male to C13 Lockable IEC 60320 Black 3 m | The three-meter length is convenient if the wall outlet is located far away from the computer or monitor. |
| Connecting high-power server hardware | ACT CL5043 Power Cord Schuko CEE 7/7 Angled Male to C19 Lockable IEC 60320 Black 2 m | Uses a C19 connector designed for higher electrical loads and heavy server equipment. |
| Connecting equipment at a minimal distance | ACT Power Cord Schuko CEE 7/7 Angled Male to C13 Lockable IEC60320 Black 1 Meter | Ideal when the computer or monitor is placed right next to the outlet, avoiding excess cable loops. |
| Connecting networking or high-temperature gear | ACT EL603S Powercord CEE 7/7 Angled Male to C15 IEC Lock+ Black 1 m | Equipped with a C15 connector specifically built for equipment operating at elevated temperatures. |
| Connecting a server to a rack PDU | ACT Powercord C13 lockable to C14 IEC 60320 blue 1.5 m CL5199 | Features a C14 plug instead of a wall plug, enabling direct connection to a rack power distribution unit. |
The ACT Powercord Schuko CEE 7/7 Angled Male to C13 Lockable IEC 60320 Black 2 m CL5040 differs from alternatives through its universal two-meter length and standard lockable C13 connector. It is most suitable for connecting computers and monitors in environments where protection against accidental disconnection is important and a medium-length cord is required without excess slack.
