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AmazonBasics CL2 Rated Coaxial TV Antenna Cable 4 feet
Last Updated: July 27, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
801
Old Reviews
157
Unverified
63
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FM RADIO
600 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 581 recent, verified reviews
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Cables
177coaxial, coax, ends, screw, caps
+80%
-20%
" ... I really like the little twist adapters at the end. ... They make it way easier to twist the end connectors to hook up and also should help keep out dirt . ... "
" ... Loved these cords and would not purchase anything else in the future. ... Great cord overall, highly recommended. ... "
" ... Purchased to replace my Xfinity-provided coax cable that didn't thread into my hookups well. ... This cable threaded in just fine. ... "
" ... The cables appear to be of good quality, and it seems to work well. ... "
" ... Well built coax cable - much less expensive than what stores sell them for. ... "
" ... Love the connector ends. ... "
" ... - Cable feels sturdy ... "
" ... It's a cable. ... "
Build Quality
99ends, remove, screw, caps, cap
+65%
-35%
" ... The grip was handy for the end that went into the wall, but it was easier to take it off the end that plugged to my modem and just do it normally. ... "
" ... Strong and flexible! ... "
" ... The cable is great - very strong, flexible and secure. ... "
" ... The plastic end pieces make it easy to screw on and off. ... "
" ... The easy grip ends can slide on and off. ... "
" ... It does have the fast threading ends that are helpful. ... "
" ... The connectors are different, but work well. ... "
" ... After I used a small screwdriver to remove the plastic, the cables went on nicely and work great. ... "
Fit
50screw, slip, ends, tighten, grip
+56%
-44%
" ... the new type screw on ends are great ... "
" ... The plug ends securely screw on to the tv or other device very comfortably and easily. ... "
" ... I like the screw covers, as it makes it easier to connect to the devices. ... "
" ... The slip over hex socket cap (with the AmazonBasics logo) is great because they are long enough to allow you to use your thumb + index + middle fingers so that you can apply more torque than you typically could to tighten the coaxial cable's hex head nuts. ... "
" ... It has a nice large plastic shield that screws on easily. ... "
" ... The easy grip ends can slide on and off. ... "
" ... It's easy to install after I found out to turn the outer cover to turn the screw. ... "
" ... The easy grip caps are great. ... "
Price
30money, waste, value, quality, amazonbasics
+87%
-13%
" ... Overall though, good price/quality. ... "
" ... Good value for price. ... "
" ... That cost one star. ... "
" ... I only needed 5ft but bought 50 ft just because price is almost the same lol. ... "
" ... And, the price was nice! ... "
" ... Perfect and for a great price. ... "
" ... What makes amazonbasics so great is that it's basic stuff for a great price, but has some kind of value. ... "
" ... Great product can’t beat the price ... "
Cable Length
28length, coax, cord, coaxial, basic
+89%
-11%
" ... Just the right length. ... "
" ... This 8 foot coax cable has done everything it's needed to do . ... "
" ... Suggestion: We highly recommend measuring the length of the cable that you need before buying one beforehand as the 4 feet cable was a lot smaller than we were expecting. ... "
" ... Make sure you know the length you need. ... "
" ... Would recommend to anyone needing a coaxial cable. ... "
" ... The length of this cable was perfect ... "
" ... I needed a long coax cable and this fit the bill. ... "
" ... It's a good quality cable. ... "
Ease of Use
25easy to use, easy to install, use, remove, make
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Best part is that it is so easy to attach. ... "
" ... easy to twist on with the built in tool, they should ALL have to be made like this one! ... "
" ... so easy to use! ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... So simple to screw on ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Ports
25tv, modem, wall, coaxial, connect
+92%
-8%
" ... Used this cable between modem and router as well as for cable TV. ... "
" ... We needed a longer Coax cable for the WiFi Modem Router combo so the modem router could be more centrally located. ... "
" ... Needed a short Coax cable for connecting my modem to the wall plug and this fit the bill. ... I only get 80mb/s dl speeds from my cable company so can't speak for this cables high end capabilities but it works great for me. ... "
" ... If you want a no-frills coaxial cable, with excellent screw connections, this is it! ... "
" ... The great thing is the easy turn connector covers to help you install them on the tv. ... "
" ... "The AmazonBasics coaxial cable comes ready to use—simply insert each end into a compatible F-Pin-enabled device." ... "
" ... I use this cord for my internal TV antenna I have in my window. ... "
" ... We rearranged our living room and I needed to move our cable modem further from the wall outlet. ... "
Product Reliability
23working, fine, months, stopped, user
+74%
-26%
" ... I’ll update the review in 6 months ... "
" ... Well made and reliable! ... "
" ... No issues found. ... "
" ... Worked just fine. ... "
" ... worked for us. ... "
" ... No issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... I've been using this product for a few days now and so far so good. ... "
" ... It worked fine. ... "
Network
21antenna, wifi, router, signals, modem router
+76%
-24%
" ... I bought this because I upgraded my Internet speed to gigabit and the ISP rep stated that the cabling inside the house is old and would need to be replaced. ... "
" ... My modem/router has not been working as effectively recently and I'm not ready to spend money on a new one. ... "
" ... It starts outside and goes into the garage, and I have not had any issues, all signals are good. ... "
" ... Bought some quad shield RG6 from Home Depot instead and had full signal again instantly. ... "
" ... Used it to install an attic antenna -- so far the signal is running thru it without a hitch. ... "
" ... My signal throughout the house has improved since I replaced my old cables with these. ... "
" ... Moved my indoor antenna over by the window to get better reception and works well for that application. ... "
" ... for my cable modem and it drastically improved signal levels (SNR & power) and reduced correctables/uncorrectables down to 0! ... My connection and download speeds are now very consistent (~90 Mbps down via speed test, rated at 75 Mbps down speed tier package) and the "Middle Variance" from testmy.net dropped from 80%-120% down to 0%. ... "
Setup
18install, remove, instructions, installation, easy
+100%
" ... The great thing is the easy turn connector covers to help you install them on the tv. ... "
" ... It was easy to install. ... "
" ... Quick hookup & no tools required. ... "
" ... It's easy to install after I found out to turn the outer cover to turn the screw. ... "
" ... I had no problems with the installation. ... "
" ... The connections are so easy to put on and remove. ... "
" ... Good at what it does and easy to install ... "
" ... The picture, durability and installation are all great. ... "
Marketplace
18product, described, works as described, works as advertised, basics
+89%
-11%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... As you know, Amazon Basics seems to always be an excellent product and so far yes, again, perfect. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Did the trick, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
" ... Thank you again amazon basics ... "
" ... works as described ... "
Comfort
16fingers, caps, tighten, slip, grips
+44%
-56%
" ... The sleeves on the ends tend to slip off the hex if you aren't careful. ... "
" ... I thought they were attached permanently, but are loose and fall off. ... "
" ... You had to use 2 hands, 1 to hold wire in place while the other had to hold the plastic piece in place, while you try to twist it. ... "
" ... Hurt myself trying to get off the white caps. ... "
" ... They're completely useless and a pain in the neck to remove. ... "
" ... at the end fell off and had to be put back on. ... "
" ... This only worked after I used the tweezers to pry up the edges. ... "
Device Compatibility
15hook, rv, hooked, easy to connect, connection
+80%
-20%
" ... Im hooked up now in style ... "
" ... Great for tv ... "
" ... great for connecting our outside tv on the rv ... "
" ... Works with television. ... "
" ... Fios connection is just as good, if not better, on my tv. ... "
" ... I was able to hook up my tv to a connection on the other side of the room. ... "
" ... I had no idea that I could bluetooth to my smart TV without this cable. ... "
" ... These work very well with my Spectrum hook up of TV and telephone and Internet. ... "
Overall performance
13works, worked, speeds, performance, good
+92%
-8%
" ... Worked like a charm and is plenty long enough. ... "
" ... Does its job. ... "
" ... Does its job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done! ... "
" ... Thanks very good product excellent performance ... "
" ... Works as is even though I don't has speeds of 1GHz. ... "
" ... The core is solid, but has a good amount of flex to it. ... Speeds went from 250Mbps to 950Mbps. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
Capacity
12tv, perfect, house, rv, bedroom
+100%
" ... Needed a longer coaxial when I re-organized a room in my house. ... "
" ... Needed it for our house reno! ... "
" ... Works as needed ran it along the cieling at edge of wall from downstairs to upstairs. ... Dark house so its hidden naturally because it's black. ... "
" ... I was able to hook up my tv to a connection on the other side of the room. ... "
" ... With 25 ft my tv can now be moved to any part of the room with no issues. ... "
" ... It's the perfect size to reach connections provided by a likewise equipped RV campgrounds. ... "
" ... I'm grateful i got this now I can use the TV in my visitors room ... "
" ... Used to run coax for my router from one room to another and works great with no issues! ... "
Product As Described
12described, works as described, works as advertised, works, exactly
+100%
" ... Great product and exactly as described. ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... Did the trick, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
" ... What can I say - it works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Design
9sleek, poor, nice, looks, looking
+78%
-22%
" ... Pretty sleek looking. ... "
" ... Cheap, functional, and nice look. ... "
" ... Great price, quality and design. ... "
" ... Very solid and refined built. ... "
" ... Design: 5/5 ... "
" ... The cover on it makes it look sleek ... "
Delivery
8time, promised, price, arrived, well
+100%
" ... It’s delivered on time. ... "
" ... It was neatlt packaged and arrived in excellent condition. ... "
" ... Received on time and I like it. ... "
" ... Purchase process (price and delivery) were as promised. ... "
Picture Quality
7quality, price, installation
+100%
" ... Difficult to find exact length I needed, picture quality is great. ... "
" ... Great picture and incredible price. ... "
" ... The picture, durability and installation are all great. ... "
" ... The picture and sound come in perfect. ... "
Wifi
6signal, modem router, router, coax, cable
+100%
" ... Connected my WiFi box and it helped give a great sigmal ... "
" ... We needed a longer Coax cable for the WiFi Modem Router combo so the modem router could be more centrally located. ... "
" ... s name in my wifi signal thing and put all my devices on it. ... "
" ... Works great for wifi router. ... "
" ... My modem/router has not been working as effectively recently and I'm not ready to spend money on a new one. ... "
ISP
6router, cable, comcast, wifi, speeds
+83%
-17%
" ... Needed a longer line to my cable modem. ... "
" ... I'm in Chicago and Comcast/Xfinity is my cable provider. ... I called Comcast gave them the new router/modem numbers. ... Then I looked for the modem ... "
" ... Works great for wifi router. ... "
" ... Speeds went from 250Mbps to 950Mbps. ... "
" ... I bought this as a cheaper alternative to just move my modem around my small place to where I need it. ... "
Device Stand
5wall, screw, running, good, easily
+100%
" ... Used to mount a tv and cable box to a wall. ... "
" ... I ordered this to move the TV to a different wall in a bedroom and was very happy to find such good quality at such a low price and delivered FAST! ... "
" ... Very pleased with the extra length that I needed for my wall mounted TV. ... "
" ... Good product and was able to easily install running through wall to TV through inter-duct system. ... "
Returns
5send, return, replacement, got, time
+20%
-80%
" ... Didn't bother returning. ... "
" ... I had to return. ... "
" ... Of course the return time expired by the time I got back. ... "
Gaming
3+67%
-33%
" ... Just what I needed to hard line my gaming system. ... "
" ... Honestly, this is just a straight up great game. ... 3 - you may up the anti by bringing drinks into the game ... "
Band
3fell, ends, caps
-100%
" ... I thought they were attached permanently, but are loose and fall off. ... "
" ... at the end fell off and had to be put back on. ... "
Hair
3edge, used, pry, pocket, pin
+33%
-67%
" ... This only worked after I used the tweezers to pry up the edges. ... "
Storage
3cap, back
+100%
" ... Pull back the grip and now there should be some space between the white cap and the grip. ... "
" ... The product arrived curled in a bag. ... "
" ... It's long enough to stretch across the room and hide behind the furniture and it's sturdy. ... "
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