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Amazon Basics Universal PC Power Cable, 25 Feet, NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13, 3 Prong Plug, 18 AWG, 125 Volts, UL Listed, Black
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Amazon Basics Universal PC Power Cable

Bottom line: The Amazon Basics Universal PC Power Cable: 25 feet of reach, roughly 4x a typical stock 6-foot PC power cord; main trade-off: 18 AWG is thinner than 16 or 14 AWG cords used for high-draw builds.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 25 feet of reach, roughly 4x a typical stock 6-foot PC power cord
  • ✓ UL listed at 125 volts for use with vintage and modern gear
  • ✓ NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13 fits most ATX, AT, and CRT monitor inlets
  • ✓ One cord covers PCs, monitors, printers, and test benches

Cons

  • ✗ 18 AWG is thinner than 16 or 14 AWG cords used for high-draw builds
  • ✗ 25 feet is excess cable to coil and manage in a small desk setup
  • ✗ No right-angle plug option for tight against-the-wall clearance
  • ✗ Black only, so it does not match beige retro PC builds

Manufacturer description

This 25-foot Amazon Basics power cable solves the problem most replacement cords create: running out of slack. The NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13 connection is the standard three-prong pairing used by desktop PCs, monitors, printers, and most retro PC power supplies, so it drops straight into an AT or ATX supply, a CRT, or a period-correct beige-box tower without an adapter. At 18 AWG and rated for 125 volts, it is UL listed, which matters when you are powering vintage hardware from a modern outlet and want a cord you can leave connected. The length is the reason to buy it. Twenty-five feet lets…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Basics Universal PC Power Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies & cables category. Amazon Basics's power supplies & cables 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 power supplies & cables 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • IN THE BOX: Universal 25-foot replacement power cord
  • COMPATIBILITY: 18 AWG (American wire gauge); NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13
  • VERSATILE: Works with most PCs, monitors, printers, and more
  • EASY TO USE: 3-pin power connector
  • SAFETY RATED: UL listed for safety

Full Specifications

BrandAmazon Basics
ColorBlack
Gauge18
Voltage125 Volts
Wattage40 watts
Plug TypeType B
UL ListedYes
VERSATILEWorks with most PCs, monitors, printers, and more
IN THE BOXUniversal 25-foot replacement power cord
Unit Count1.0 Count
EASY TO USE3-pin power connector
Item Length25 Feet
Plug FormatType B
Model NumberL6LAC007-DT-R
SAFETY RATEDUL listed for safety
COMPATIBILITY18 AWG (American wire gauge); NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13
CompatibilityPC
Input Current10 Amps
Mfr Part NumberAmazonBasics Power Cord 25 Feet US
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Full listing titleAmazon Basics Universal PC Power Cable, 25 Feet, NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13, 3 Prong Plug, 18 AWG, 125 Volts, UL Listed, Black

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