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SABRENT 6-FT USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial 9 pin Adapter (Prolific PL2303) (SBT-USC6K)
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SABRENT 6-FT USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial 9 pin Adapter (Prolific PL2303) (SBT-USC6K)

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$11.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The SABRENT 6-FT USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial 9 pin Adapter (Prolific PL2303) (SBT-USC6K) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category, priced around $11.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Allows any PC to connect serial devices and programs that communicate through COM ports
  • ✓ Backed by SABRENT'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

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SABRENT 6-FT USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial 9 pin Adapter (Prolific… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the keyboards & mice category. SABRENT'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

  • Allows any PC to connect serial devices and programs that communicate through COM ports
  • 6 FT cable with standard USB Type A Male to standard 9-pin DB9 RS-232 serial connector
  • PL-2303 Chipset for widest possible compatibility with Windows 10 And older, Mac, Linux, and other platforms
  • Programmable baud rate from 75bps to 12Mbps. Typical speeds up to 230Kbps
  • Plug and play creation of a COM port. Powered by USB - no external power needed

Full Specifications

BrandSABRENT
ColorBlack
ModelSBT-USC6K
Frequency12000 KHz
Cable TypeSerial
Item ShapeRound
Model NameSBT-USC6K
Unit Count1 Count
Part NumberSBT-USC6K
ConnectivityUSB
CompatibilityPC, Mac, Linux
Connector Type9-pin Serial
Item Type NameSabrent 6FT USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial pin Adapter , Black (SBT-USC6K)
Number of Pins9
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer
Connector GenderUSB Type A Male to standard 9-pin DB9 RS-232
Compatible DevicesMost USB Compatible Devices
Data Transfer Rate0.01 Gigabits Per Second
Included ComponentsBluetooth Network Adapters

Ready to buy?

SABRENT 6-FT USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial 9 pin Adapter (Prolific PL2303) (SBT-USC6K) 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 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

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