The C5 connector, widely known as a cloverleaf connector due to the distinctive triangular shape formed by its three pins, is a compact mains connection commonly found on laptop power adapters, smaller Hi-Fi components and various compact electronic devices. Its smaller size compared with the more common C13 connector makes it well suited to equipment where physical space around the power inlet is limited.

When replacing or upgrading a C5 mains cable, it's worth checking your equipment's current rating to ensure the replacement cable is appropriately specified, since C5 connections are typically used on lower-power devices. As with other mains cable types, cable quality and shielding can play a role in supporting clean power delivery, making an upgraded C5 cable a worthwhile consideration for sensitive compact components.

If your equipment uses this compact, three-pin cloverleaf connection, our C5 mains cable range offers correctly specified replacements and upgrades to suit.