Vivanco 43063 RF Coax Plug - Coax Socket 3m Lead vs 43064 5m Coaxial to Coaxial Lead — Comparison

43063 is the Vivanco 43063 RF Coax Plug - Coax Socket 3m Lead, priced at £3.97, while 43064 is the Vivanco 43064 5m Coaxial to Coaxial Lead, also priced at £3.97. Both are budget TV aerial accessories in Vivanco's cable range, and both use shielded coaxial construction, but they differ mainly in length and the way the connection is described.

The 43063 gives you a 3m cable with moulded plugs, an RF coaxial plug and shielded cable. It is the shorter option and is better suited to nearby wall sockets, TVs or set-top boxes where excess cable would look messy. The 43064 is a 5m aerial lead with an RF coaxial plug and shielded cable. It does not list moulded plugs in the supplied features, but it gives an extra 2m of reach at the same £3.97 price, which is the main specification advantage.

Choose the 43063 if your TV, recorder or set-top box is close to the aerial socket and you want a tidier 3m run. The moulded plug feature is useful for a simple, durable everyday connection, especially behind a TV stand where cables may be moved during cleaning or rearranging. The 43064 suits rooms where the aerial point is farther from the screen, such as across a cabinet, around furniture or up to a wall-mounted TV. Because both cost the same, the decision comes down to whether a neat 3m lead or a more forgiving 5m lead fits the installation.

Bottom line: choose 43063 if a 3m shielded RF coax lead with moulded plugs is enough / opt for 43064 if you need a 5m coaxial aerial lead at the same price.