The 8 Best Plastic Cable spools (2023 reviews)

We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a spool. The southwire plastic cable spool is exactly that - it's a simple spool that hits all the right notes. It makes running wires so much faster and a huge timesaver particularly if you are doing installation by yourself. It is great for loose roll wire, but keeps it from getting all twisted when using. The top shaft will begin to back out after a few houses, but once its tightened back up, it's back to flawless.

This dispenser sets up easily and works well. It is easy to setup, can be stacked and it's making pulling wire off 1000ft reels by yourself a breeze. The max weight the wheel can handle is 100 lbs. It comes with a stud hanger and a floor stand.

Why We Like This:

Works for mc, romex, and wire rolls
Works great for 250' spools of mc and romex
Affordable and with all the accessories
More walking backwards and rolling the wire off by hand

Best For Cable management: fuse Plastic Cable spool

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate spool. The fuse plastic cable spool is exactly that - it's a simple spool that hits all the right notes. Wrapping the cords around the little thin bowl is extremely easy and can store the cords very easily. It is made for phone and earbud charging cables. There are effectively four cleats on the outer edge, two on one side, and two on the other. There is a hole in the middle where you can place your thumb or finger while unwinding.

It’s easy to use and intuitive. It is good for 6 foot cables that are the thickness of a phone charger. They're also an appropriate size for the purpose and can fit in a pants pocket or small purse.

Why We Like This:

Easy to use, keeps cable in place
Sharp edges, and it spins nicely
Super high quality and fits the apple watch charger perfectly
Compact enough to keep in handbag

Best For day hike: Bayco Plastic Cable spool

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Not everyone likes to purchase spool for their daily usage, but the bayco plastic cable spool would be an anomoly. It is great to be able to stand them up rather than stacking them. This cord storage reel even has a built in stand to help keep this clever cord storage reel upright. It is heavy duty impact resistant plastic. This one is defiantly a cheaply made knock off. It fulfills its basic purpose. It is good for a day hike into the wilderness to take close ups. It is good for outdoor extension cords, keeping them from tangling and being a total mess next time you wish to use them.

Why We Like This:

Great for tangle free extension cords
Nice and sturdy, winds smoothly, no binding
A must-have for anyone who likes a neat garage

Best For Heavy Gauge Extension Cord: Woods Nice Reel

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention woods nice reel for daily usage. This reel barely holds 100' of 12/3 gauge cords. It makes it very very hard to wrap a thick or stiff cord around it neatly, and without large gaps that take up too much space. Since the reel is plastic, it is easily addressed with a Dremel. It's really very handy to store an extension cord for trimmers and other yard use and easy to transport from place to place.

This reel is perfect to wrap up the tubing when pool fun is done. The reel has catches to make starting the roll up easier. It is great for it’s intended use but not a backwash hose. This can also hold 50 feet of hose for use with an air compressor.

Why We Like This:

Easiest way to put up christmas lights
Definitely helps with wire shelving and no more tangles
Excellent well made and the best thing the base is metal and not plastic

Best With roller: Woods Plastic Cable spool

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The woods plastic cable spool should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It holds the mess of cords. It is ideal for use with extension cords, holiday lights, rope, hose or any other hard to handle item. It has a design for both outdoor and indoor use. It's easy to roll up and comes assembled with the stand. It's strong enough to wind up and hold the cord, which is its intended purpose without being weighty.

It is 100% plastic so only a very very flexible extension cord will work or maybe a air hose but it has to be very flexible. It's easy to unwind and rewind after the initial setup. The good part is that you can carry it around with just one hand.

Why We Like This:

Works great and keeps the cord untangled
Really helps organize a long cord and makes use much easier
Works quite well, rather light weight though
Good product, strong enough for heaviest extension cord

Best For wall mount Use: Homeon wheels Plastic Cable spool

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The homeon wheels plastic cable spool is capable of outshining several other spool featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It is great with a thick 100 foot extension cord. It is molded with flat spots on either side, presumably so that you can set it down upright without it rolling away downhill. It is ideal for use with extension cords, holiday lights, rope, hose or any other hard to handle item. It has handy cord-end locks on either side of the spool, and one on the center core to snag the other end. It is super light weight and very easy to use.

The zipper works great, and the handles are sewn on strong. It is best for your holiday light storage.

Why We Like This:

Fairly lightweight construction, but very handy for wrapping up a 100’ 14ga extension
Fits 100 ft 12-3 extension cord
Fits 100 ft 12 gauge just fine
Has a nice handle in the center and outside

Best Cheap spool: audio 2000S Plastic Cable spool

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Compared with other spool in this category, the audio 2000s plastic cable spool has a convenient design. If you work in live event production and need a reel for long runs of fiber or ethernet cable this is the one for you. It feels sturdy and able to hold large lengths of heavy duty cable easily. The drum is plastic, but the stand is metal and feels strong enough for the task. The side lead storage is very helpful.

It will hold up to 100ft. The reel should spin freely if you hold it by the handle. It would be a lot of weight compared to a cat5 or even extension cord. These are inexpensively made and not very heavy duty.

Why We Like This:

Perfect for 100meters of fiber hdmi
Sturdy enough for 100’ 12 gauge extension cord
Plenty strong enough to hold whatever cable you can fit onto the reel
Holds 200 feet of cat5 very easily

Best For van: Suraielec Plastic Cable spool

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The suraielec plastic cable spool's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This cable storage reel with a rigid metal carrying handle is a perfect choice for every home, backyard, garage, or workshop. It holds up to 100 feet of 16/3, 14/3 or 75 feet of 12/3 gauge power cord. The Stable steel metal base, easy-grip handle, and user-friendly side-mounted hand crank knob allows you to quickly wind and unwind cords. The screws are for the wall mounting plate to be installed on the wood walls or cement walls.

The Power cord reel comes with 4 grounded power outlets so you can use several tools at the same time. It will allow you to fix the cord reel while using. The multifunctional cable management clip not only helps to reel the cord smoothly but also lock the cord at the needed length. It is definitely a home use only device for lite duty use.

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