Southwire Romex Simpull 14/2 NM-B Copper Cable 50 ft vs Fermerry 16 AWG Silicone Hook-Up Wire, 100ft (black & red) with 6 pcs heat shrink and wire ties
Overall winner: Southwire Romex Simpull 14/2 NM-B Copper Cable 50 ft
Key Differences
Southwire (A) is a 14/2 NM-B cable designed for residential indoor branch circuits with a SIMpull jacket and high reviewer count and rating, so pick A for standard household wiring and easier pulling/stripping. Fermerry (B) is a 16 AWG silicone hook-up wire offering high flexibility and color options for color-coding, so pick B for flexible hook-up, electronics, or projects needing silicone-insulated, multi-color leads
Southwire Romex Simpull 14/2 NM-B Copper Cable 50 ft
Romex Simpull NM-B indoor cable, 14/2 with ground, 600V rating. Easy pulling and installation due to SIMpull jacket. Customer note: easy to work with and good value for basic home wiring
Pros
- SIMpull jacket for easier pulling
- easy stripping and installation
- flexible for wiring through studs
- good value for money
Cons
- installation above ground and in dry locations only
Fermerry 16 AWG Silicone Hook-Up Wire, 100ft (black & red) with 6 pcs heat shrink and wire ties
Silicone 16 AWG stranded hook-up wire with two colors and 100 ft per color. Flexible silicone insulation; easy to solder. Includes heat shrink tubing and wire ties
Pros
- silicone insulation for flexibility
- two color options for clear coding
- includes heat shrink tubing and wire ties
- rated for practical current handling
Cons
- limited to 16 AWG size
- spools come in two colors only
- requires soldering for use
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Southwire |
| Durability | Southwire |
| Versatility | Fermerry |
| User Reviews | Southwire |