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Monoprice 3-Prong Power Cord - 6 Feet - Red, NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13, 14AWG, 15A/1875W, 125V Works with Most PCs, Monitors, Scanners, & Printers
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Monoprice 3-Prong Power Cord

Bottom line: The Monoprice 3-Prong Power Cord: Heavy 14AWG copper handles 15A/1875W at 125V; main trade-off: only 6 feet, short for distant outlets.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Heavy 14AWG copper handles 15A/1875W at 125V
  • ✓ Standard NEMA 5-15P to IEC C13 fits most PCs
  • ✓ 6ft reaches wall outlets, UPS, or surge strips
  • ✓ Red jacket makes cable ID easy behind a desk

Cons

  • ✗ Only 6 feet, short for distant outlets
  • ✗ C13 end won't fit C5/C7 cloverleaf devices
  • ✗ NEMA 5-15P is US/Canada 125V, not EU plugs
  • ✗ No right-angle option for tight clearances

Manufacturer description

The North America NEMA 5-15 plug to IEC 60320 C13 female connector power cord works with most PCs, monitors, scanners, and printers. Connect your computer, monitor, power adapter, or other device with a male IEC 60320 C14 panel connector to a standard US AC wall outlet. The power cord features a standard, grounded NEMA 5-15P plug on one end and an IEC 60320 C13 connector on the other end. Simply mate the female C13 connector with the male C14 connector on your device or power adapter, then plug the NEMA connector into a nearby AC power outlet, UPS, or other AC power source.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Monoprice 3-Prong Power Cord using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies & cables category. Monoprice'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

  • Works with most PCs, monitors, scanners, and printers.
  • Connect your computer, monitor, power adapter, or other device with a male IEC 60320 C14 panel connector to a standard US AC wall outlet.
  • The power cord features a standard, grounded NEMA 5-15P plug on one end and an IEC 60320 C13 connector on the other end.
  • Simply mate the female C13 connector with the male C14 connector on your device or power adapter, then plug the NEMA connector into a nearby AC power outlet, UPS, or other AC power source.
  • 15 amps maximum current.

Full Specifications

BrandMonoprice
ColorRed
Gauge14.0
Voltage125 Volts
Wattage1875 watts
Amperage15 Amps
Plug TypeType B
UL ListedNo
Unit Count1 Count
Item Length72 Inches
Plug FormatType B
Model Number142069
Input Current15 Amps
Mfr Part Number142069
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Number of Outlets1
Number Of Conductors3
Warranty DescriptionLifetime Warranty
Power Cord Prong Count3
Full listing titleMonoprice 3-Prong Power Cord - 6 Feet - Red, NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13, 14AWG, 15A/1875W, 125V Works with Most PCs, Monitors, Scanners, & Printers

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