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C2G 02781 DB9 F/F Serial RS232 Mini Gender Changer/Coupler, Nickel 1.5 Inch

Name: C2G 02781 DB9 F/F Serial RS232 Mini Gender Changer/Coupler, Nickel 1.5 Inch
Brand: C2G
SKU: B00005111M
Price: 8.73 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

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Bottom line: The C2G 02781 DB9 F/F Serial RS232 Mini Gender Changer/Coupler, Nickel 1.5 Inch is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category, priced around $8.73. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Mini Serial Coupler - One (1) Nickel DB9 F/F Serial RS232 Mini Gender Changer
✓ Backed by C2G's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Low profile to save space! Quickly change the gender, or join two cables together. Save the cost and hassle of buying a new cable by just changing the gender of your port and using the cable you already have. Each changer is molded and fully shielded, preventing any unwanted EMI/RFI interference caused from office equipment.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored C2G 02781 DB9 F/F Serial RS232 Mini Gender Changer/Coupler, Nickel… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the keyboards & mice category. C2G's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Mini Serial Coupler - One (1) Nickel DB9 F/F Serial RS232 Mini Gender Changer
Use - Convert a DB9 male connection to a DB9 female connection for serial applications. Besides quickly changing the gender with this DB9 gender changer adapter, you can join two cables together
Durable - This mini gender coupler has a low profile to save space, and you can save the cost and hassle of buying a new cable by just changing the gender of your port and using the cable you already have
High Quality - Each Cables 2 Go mini serial coupler is molded and fully shielded, preventing any unwanted EMI/RFI interference caused from office equipment
Cables 2 Go Brand - Since 1984, C2G has provided connectivity solutions for a variety of markets, including corporate, education, healthcare, home theater, digital signage, hospitality, and more, joining Legrand in 2014

Full Specifications

Brand	C2G
Color	Nickel
Finish	Nickel
Weight	2g
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	2781
Warranty Type	Lifetime
Connector Type	Serial Adapter
Item Dimensions	6 x 4 x 0.5 inches
Mfr Part Number	2781
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	1
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Compatible Devices	Devices with a DB9 male port
Warranty Description	Lifetime
Item dimensions L x W x H	6 x 4 x 0.5 inches
Specific Uses For Product	gaming
Global Trade Identification Number	00757120027812

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C2G 02781 DB9 F/F Serial RS232 Mini Gender Changer/Coupler, Nickel 1.5 Inch is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-19. Price and availability subject to change.