Southwire Woods 50ft Outdoor Extension Cord
- Extension Cord
A reasonable 50 foot outdoor cord for light landscaping and yard work, but its two-prong 16 gauge build means it should stay away from heavier-draw tools.
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How it ranks among the 10 extension cords we track
4.6★ across 6,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
This Southwire Woods cord is a 50 foot outdoor extension in bright orange, built with a 16 gauge two-prong cable and a durable SJTW jacket for landscaping tools and other light-duty outdoor power needs.
Southwire markets this as a general outdoor cord for jobsites, workshops and yard work rather than a heavy shop-tool cable. The two-prong, ungrounded plug and 16 gauge conductor put it in the lighter end of the extension cord range, so it's better matched to trimmers, lights and small appliances than high-draw equipment.
- 50 foot outdoor extension cord
- 16/2 two-prong molded plug
- Durable SJTW outdoor jacket
- Bright orange for visibility
Who it's for
Fits homeowners running landscaping tools, string trimmers or outdoor lighting a good distance from an outlet. Not the right pick for anything needing a grounded plug or a heavier gauge for high-amp draw.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 50 foot length covers a wide yard or jobsite
- Bright orange for visibility outdoors
- SJTW jacket built for outdoor conditions
- Two-prong plug, no ground pin
- 16 gauge limits it to lighter-duty loads
- No amp or wattage rating given in the listing
Performance notes
The 16 gauge conductor and SJTW jacket are built to handle outdoor conditions, and the bright orange color makes the cord easy to spot in grass or on a jobsite. Being a two-prong cord, it isn't grounded, which limits it to tools and appliances that don't require a ground pin.
Specifications
| Brand | Woods |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in extension cords.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwire Woods 50ft Outdoor Extension CordThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 6,400 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Extension CordAmazon Basics | 4.8 / 5 | 54,000 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Go Green Power Inc. 16/3 25ft Outdoor Extension Cord with Lighted EndPower By GoGreen | 4.8 / 5 | 17,000 | 4.8 / 5 |
| GE 3-Outlet Flat Extension CordGE | 4.8 / 5 | 16,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| [ETL Listed] Cable Matters 2-Pack 2 Prong 3-Outlet Extension CordCable Matters | 4.7 / 5 | 13,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Woods extension cords
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Southwire Woods 50ft cord grounded?
No, it's a two-prong 16/2 cord, so it has no ground pin.
Can this cord be used outdoors?
Yes, it's built with an SJTW jacket rated for outdoor use, resistant to typical outdoor wear.
What is this cord best suited for?
Southwire positions it for landscaping tools and other light-duty outdoor power tasks rather than heavy shop equipment.