The cable connector Delock RJ45 Female to RJ45 Female Cat.6A Cable Connector with M20 x 1.5 mm Thread, Cap, and IP68 Waterproof Housing is compared with three alternative connector models from the same manufacturer: Delock 91841 RJ45 Cat.6A Female to RJ45 Female Cable Coupler with M23.5 x 1.5 mm Thread Cap and IP68 Waterproof Housing, Delock RJ45 to RJ45 Cat.6A Cable Coupler with M23.5 Thread and IP68 Protective Cap, and Delock RJ45 to RJ45 Cat.6A Coupler with M23.5 Thread and IP68 Protective Cap, White. All these products belong to the category of protected Cat.6A network couplers designed for secure data extension with IP68 protection in demanding environments. The main practical differences among them involve mounting thread dimensions, enclosure cutout requirements, and color options.
⚙️ The table below compares the key characteristics of each device, including network category, port types, thread parameters, protection rating, and housing color, to demonstrate the real-world significance of these construction differences during installation.
| Parameter | Delock M20 | Delock 91841 | Delock M23.5 | Delock M23.5 White |
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| Network category | Cat.6A | Cat.6A | Cat.6A | Cat.6A | All options ensure identically high data transmission speeds and compatibility with modern Ethernet infrastructure. |
| Interface type | RJ45 female to RJ45 female | RJ45 female to RJ45 female | RJ45 female to RJ45 female | RJ45 female to RJ45 female | All models serve as reliable pass-through cable extenders with dual-sided connectivity. |
| Mounting thread | M20 x 1.5 mm | M23.5 x 1.5 mm | M23.5 x 1.5 mm | M23.5 x 1.5 mm | The Delock M20 model requires a smaller cutout (20 mm), whereas the alternatives require a 23.5 mm mounting hole. |
| Dust and water protection | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | All versions guarantee reliable sealing against dust and moisture for outdoor or industrial deployments. |
| Housing color | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | White | The white variant suits visible or light-colored surfaces better, while the others use standard industrial aesthetics. |
◎ The table below evaluates product suitability for various use cases, installation constraints, and enclosure integration requirements.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Installation in tight spaces requiring a smaller cutout | Delock RJ45 Female to RJ45 Female Cat.6A Cable Connector with M20 x 1.5 mm Thread, Cap, and IP68 Waterproof Housing | The M20 x 1.5 mm thread requires a smaller mounting hole than M23.5 alternatives, making it easier to fit into compact panels. |
| Integration into standard M23.5 threaded enclosures | Delock 91841 RJ45 Cat.6A Female to RJ45 Female Cable Coupler with M23.5 x 1.5 mm Thread Cap and IP68 Waterproof Housing | Suitable for deployments or replacements designed around M23.5 x 1.5 mm mounting ports. |
| Visible installations on light surfaces | Delock RJ45 to RJ45 Cat.6A Coupler with M23.5 Thread and IP68 Protective Cap, White | The white housing blends discreetly with light-colored walls or equipment exteriors. |
The primary difference between Delock RJ45 Female to RJ45 Female Cat.6A Cable Connector with M20 x 1.5 mm Thread, Cap, and IP68 Waterproof Housing and the alternative models is the use of a more compact M20 mounting thread instead of M23.5. This product is best suited when space is at a premium and a smaller enclosure cutout is required, while still delivering full IP68 protection and Cat.6A performance in harsh outdoor or industrial environments.
