elechawk XH 2.54mm Connectors Pin Header and Ribbon Cables Wires Kit
Bottom line: The elechawk XH 2.54mm Connectors Pin Header and Ribbon Cables Wires Kit: 105 male housings spanning 2P, 3P, 4P, 5P, 6P, 7P and 8P sizes in one box; main trade-off: no crimp tool included, so the 300 pins need a JST-XH crimper you supply.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 105 male housings spanning 2P, 3P, 4P, 5P, 6P, 7P and 8P sizes in one box
- ✓ 300 female pins in nickel-plated metal, spec'd anti-rust and anti-oxidation
- ✓ 1m of 24AWG 20-wire ribbon cable, color-coded tinned copper for easy tracing
- ✓ Pins press into the housings and pull back out without a special release tool
Cons
- ✗ No crimp tool included, so the 300 pins need a JST-XH crimper you supply
- ✗ Only 1m of ribbon cable, thin for full-length retro case or drive harnesses
- ✗ Wide plugs are limited: just 10 shells each in the 7P and 8P sizes
- ✗ XH 2.54mm pitch only, no 2.0mm PH or 1.25mm housings for smaller boards
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored elechawk XH 2.54mm Connectors Pin Header and Ribbon Cables Wires Kit using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. elechawk's cables & connectors 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.
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Key Features
- Package Includes – XH 2.54 connectors male housing 2P*20PCS, 3P*20PCS, 4P*15PCS, 5P*15PCS, 6P*15PCS, 7P*10PCS, 8P*10PCS, female Pin head 300PCS, 1m 20-wire ribbon cable and heat shrinkable tube.
- Quality Connector Kit - XH 2.54 male connector housing use insulating plastics, female Pin Connectors adopt high quality nickel-plating metal with high wiring safety, anti-rust and anti-oxidation, long-term use can still maintain good electrical conductivity.
- Quality Ribbon Cable – 20-wire ribbon cable with various colors. Tinned copper wire, 24AWG, withstanding high enough current.
- DIY Preferred Connection Kit - The plug inserts can be easily crimped, and the assembly of cables is quick and easy. The pins can be easily inserted into the connectors and can also be removed without special tools. Perfect for manual DIY, household appliances, copiers, computers, circuit boards, etc.
Full Specifications
| Brand | elechawk |
|---|---|
| Full listing title | XH 2.54mm Connectors Pin Header and Ribbon Cables Wires Kit Compatible with JST-XH Connector 2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Female Pin Housing |
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