C2G 88513 2 Metre UK Power vs VGUARD European to UK Plug: Which Should You Buy?
Kettle lead for the PC or EU-to-UK adaptor for the suitcase: which cable crisis is yours?
C2G C2G 88513 2 Metre UK Power Cable (IEC320C13
VGUARD VGUARD European to UK Plug Adaptor, BS8546 Certified
Side by side
| C2G 88513 2 Metre UK Power | VGUARD European to UK Plug Adaptor | |
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6 | ★★★★★ 4.5 |
| Review count | 18,048 | 11,578 |
| Brand | C2G | VGUARD |
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Our verdict
Nobody cross-shops these; they fix different small emergencies. C2G's 2m kettle lead, the marginally pricier of the two, is a heavy-duty BS 1363 to C13 cord for PCs, monitors and printers, rated 4.6 by 18,000 buyers. VGUARD's adaptor costs a touch less, converts European 2-pin plugs to UK 3-pin with a built-in 13A fuse and BS8546 certification, scoring 4.5 from 12,000 reviews, though note it will not take UK bathroom shaver plugs. If a monitor or desktop arrived cable-less, C2G is your answer. If you have brought devices back from the Continent, or host visitors who have, the VGUARD is the one to keep in the drawer.
Which one is for you?
- Buy the C2G kettle lead if a PC, monitor or printer needs a replacement power cord that will outlast the hardware. Read our full look at the C2G 88513 2 Metre UK Power →
- Buy the VGUARD adaptor if European-plugged devices need to work safely in UK sockets, at home or on holiday. Read our full look at the VGUARD European to UK Plug Adaptor →
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