USB to RS232, USB Serial Adapter with FTDI Chipset,USB 2.0...
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Last analyzed: March 2026
Total Reviews
2,571
On Amazon
Verified
100%
Good
Amazon Rating
4.6
Original rating
Savinoo Rating
2.3
Adjusted rating
Our Recommendation
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Analysis Summary
- MEDIUM RISK (Score: 42/100) USB to RS232, USB Serial Adapter with FTDI Chipset,USB 2.0... has some concerning review patterns. Major Issues Found: 84% of reviews are either 5-star or 1-star, with only 16% in between.
- Real products usually have more balanced ratings. Additional Concerns: Review dates show suspicious clustering patterns, which may indicate coordinated fake reviews. Low author diversity detected - some reviewers may have written multiple reviews. Positive Indicators: 100% of reviews are from verified purchases, which is good..
Customer Reviews from Amazon
Most Helpful Review
"Got this to use with my Motorola 9 pin serial that requires a RIB box to rear and write to the radio (Motorola XTS5000)Installation is super easy. Plugged it into my Windows 11 laptop and the drivers was automatically installed and assign a com port.The cable is well made with some good strain relief on the end of the connectors. Length wise it's longer than what I needed but that's not a cons. Haven't tested this in the older windows machine so I can't tell if it works or not but so far it works great on my Windows 11 laptop and Windows 10 desktop. So anything older than that, you might have a compatibility issues.Like I had mentioned before. It works with the Motorola programming cable without the need for a RIB box. No issues on connectivity even after I disconnect the cable and plug it in again into another USB port."
brian c
It’s just a cord, but it’s the kind that saves you from driver nightmares and…
It’s just a cord, but it’s the kind that saves you from driver nightmares and cheap‑chipset failures. The FTDI chipset is the real reason to buy this one — Windows 10 and 11 pick it up instantly, no hunting for drivers or messing with COM port weirdness. The DB9 connector is solid, the USB end feels sturdy, and the cable doesn’t kink or feel flimsy. If you’re working with older hardware, microcontrollers, or anything that still speaks RS232, this is the kind of adapter that quietly does its job and never gives you a reason to think about it again.michael d heit
If I considered the time and expense to build these cables I couldn't match the…
If I considered the time and expense to build these cables I couldn't match the quality and low cost that these provide. This is a repeat order for us simply because the work so well ...flyboy
I purchased this after the two others that I had been using from other manufactures…
I purchased this after the two others that I had been using from other manufactures stopped working due to driver obsolescence (frustrating). I also went to Walmart and the kid in the electronics department had no clue what I was talking about ("serial to USB, what's that?" -- sheesh). So, found this and it works great, exactly what I needed.highly engrossed
I had been using an old Vista laptop to connect to an electronic device in…
I had been using an old Vista laptop to connect to an electronic device in my homebuilt aircraft. With the Black Friday deals going on, I bought a nice HP windows 10 laptop and upgraded it to Win 11. So far, so good. Unfortunately, when I tried to hook my new computer to the device with my old usual USB to Serial cable, there was no connection. Rats. So, I went through all the usual stuff. Looking for obscure drivers, driver unloaders, etc., etc.Finally, on an avionics forum, someone mentioned this cable. I got it right away and went to the FTDI chip site for drivers and downloaded their latest update Win 11 driver package for my HP. Then after all that, bingo! It connected just find and I am now able to download all my flight and engine information. Now I can put my old Windows Vista laptop back on Ebay.william mead
Works fine. However, finding the right driver was a bit of an adventure- there are…
Works fine. However, finding the right driver was a bit of an adventure- there are many available. Some advice would be useful.yoda bee toy
Got this to use with my Motorola 9 pin serial that requires a RIB box…
Got this to use with my Motorola 9 pin serial that requires a RIB box to rear and write to the radio (Motorola XTS5000)Installation is super easy. Plugged it into my Windows 11 laptop and the drivers was automatically installed and assign a com port.The cable is well made with some good strain relief on the end of the connectors. Length wise it's longer than what I needed but that's not a cons. Haven't tested this in the older windows machine so I can't tell if it works or not but so far it works great on my Windows 11 laptop and Windows 10 desktop. So anything older than that, you might have a compatibility issues.Like I had mentioned before. It works with the Motorola programming cable without the need for a RIB box. No issues on connectivity even after I disconnect the cable and plug it in again into another USB port.What Customers Talk About
Commonly Praised
Review Quality Analysis
Review quality helps identify authentic customer feedback. Longer, detailed reviews (50+ words) typically indicate genuine experiences, while high percentages of short reviews (under 20 words) may suggest incentivized or fake feedback.
Average Words
66
✓ Detailed reviews
Long Reviews
25%
Average detail
Short Reviews
25%
✓ Low brief reviews
Review Length Distribution
Authentic vs Brief Reviews
Average Word Count Gauge
Benchmark: 30 words = moderate, 50+ words = detailed & authentic
66
avg. words per review
Interpretation: Review quality appears within normal range for this product category.
Review Velocity
Review velocity tracks how quickly reviews are posted. Steady, gradual accumulation is natural, while sudden spikes or bursts (20+ reviews in a single day) may indicate incentivized campaigns or coordinated activity.
Average Per Day
0.07
Natural pace
Max in One Day
5
Normal range
Steady Velocity Detected
Reviews posted at a consistent, natural pace over time — typical of organic customer feedback.
Rating Breakdown
This chart shows how customers rated USB to RS232, USB Serial Adapter with FTDI Chipset,USB 2.0.... Products with authentic reviews typically show a bell curve with most ratings in the 3–4 star range. A heavily polarized distribution — many 5★ and 1★ with few middle ratings — can be worth investigating further.
Key Findings
84% of reviews are either 5-star or 1-star, with only 16% in between. Real products usually have more balanced ratings.
Review dates show suspicious clustering patterns, which may indicate coordinated fake reviews.
Low author diversity detected - some reviewers may have written multiple reviews.
Warning Flags
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low-author-diversity
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