What is the Best Extension Cord?

Todd's Picks

Best Performance

US Wire Extreme

Average Finish: 5.9

Purchased for: $74

If you're looking for an extension cord that's easy to manage in cold weather, the US Wire Extreme seems to be the best choice.

Best Performance

Bergen Industries

Average Finish: 4.4

Purchased for: $40

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If you're looking for a rugged extension cord that can handle tough daily use, the Bergen Industries performed extremely well.

Best Value

Vanguard

Average Finish: 5.3

Purchased for: $20

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Finally, if it's all about value, the Harbor Freight Vanguard, priced at around $20, works very well for light-duty use.

Tools Tested

USWire

Average Finish: 4

Purchased for: $53

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Bergen Industries

Average Finish: 4.4

Purchased for: $40

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Utilitech

Average Finish: 4.7

Purchased for: $35

lowes.com

Average Finish: 4.8

Purchased for: $35

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Flexzilla Pro

Average Finish: 5.1

Purchased for: $40

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Vanguard

Average Finish: 5.3

Purchased for: $20

harborfreight.com

Yellow Jacket

Average Finish: 5.3

Purchased for: $34

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Yellow Jacket

Average Finish: 5.3

Purchased for: $87

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Snow Joe

Average Finish: 5.4

Purchased for: $36

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US Wire Extreme

Average Finish: 5.9

Purchased for: $74

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Woods

Average Finish: 6.9

Purchased for: $26

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Southwire

Average Finish: 7

Purchased for: $34

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Southwire

Average Finish: 7

Purchased for: $34

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GoGreen

Average Finish: 7.7

Purchased for: $45

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