10 m Modular AV faceplate cable - pre-terminated Techconnect VGA cable - Ferrite core - phoenix (m) to VGA (m) - 28 awg - outer diameter 8 mm - white

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For £25.73 ex-VAT you’re paying for convenience: a 10m, pre-terminated VGA run with a decent “install and move on” attitude. If you’re wiring up a boardroom, training room, or a temporary AV setup where you just need a reliable analogue signal without faffing about with crimping/patching, this kind of modular faceplate cable is a practical buy. The ferrite core is also a sensible touch for reducing annoying interference in busier office environments, and 10m is long enough for most standard office layouts without getting into “where did we hide the second extension?” territory.

That said, I wouldn’t buy VGA cables like this for new builds or long-term installs unless you have a specific reason to stick with analogue. VGA is picky about distance and quality compared to modern digital alternatives, and if you’re sending anything beyond basic presentation (or you care about crisp text at the far end), you’ll usually regret not choosing DisplayPort/HDMI (often via proper extenders if needed). Also, at 8mm outer diameter, it’s not exactly “neat and unobtrusive” for tight trunking—fine for trunk runs, less ideal for anything where cable management is very tight.

**Who should buy:** people maintaining/refreshing existing VGA-based systems, installers doing fast terminations, and anyone needing a clean long run to a wall plate. **Who shouldn’t:** customers standardising on modern AV, or anyone who’s trying to get the best possible clarity over distance—spend your budget on digital/extender solutions instead.