StarTech.comTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £117.99
StarTech.com 8.3ft (2.5m) 1-Port FTDI USB to Serial RS232 Adapter Cable with Optical Isolation, USB to RS232 Adapter - TAA
StarTech.com 8.3ft (2.5m) 1-Port FTDI USB to Serial RS232 Adapter Cable with Optical Isolation, USB to RS232 Adapter - TAA, DB-9, USB A, 2.5 m, Black
6.5/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £117.99
Price-Tier Avg: 7.5/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsCable Length2.5
Hardware Spec Score
5.0/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.0/10(Average)
Weight86g
Hardware Spec Score
9.9/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.9/10(Exceptional)
Width40
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Depth2400
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Height20
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors6 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£117
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
!Modest Cable Length2.5
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight86g
Top-tier capability in this category9.9/10
✕Limited Width40.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✓High-End Depth2400.0
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Limited Height20.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
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