I purchased this to use while building two gaming PCs from scratch. In the winter my house can get pretty dry and static shocks are not uncommon and even the smallest static discharge can destroy a motherboard, CPU, memory or many other components needed to build a computer from scratch. Yes there are other ways you can protect against static discharges, but with around $2000 per computer on the line, I wanted the best option available and IMO using a strap is the best option.

I was an IT manager for over 20+ years and managed the team that deployed PCs in my company. Back in the day we did a lot of upgrades adding memory and graphics cards, etc., and I made it mandatory that everyone used a static strap. We rarely had a problem when following that protocol.

That said, this one is very well made. The older models we used did not have the snap so you could not easily disconnect to walk away and then reconnect when working again. That is a nice feature. The cord is plenty long and easy enough to keep out of the way while working. You can remove the clip and use the plug to ground yourself to a surge suppressor or wall outlet. However, the easiest method and the one I normally use is to plug in the PC power supply to a grounded outlet and clip to the fan grill. Either way will work.

Good quality for the money and a must have when working on sensitive electronic equipment.

I have a confession to make - I'm a bit of a klutz. And when it comes to working with electronics, that can be a dangerous combination. But thanks to the Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band, I no longer have to worry about accidentally frying my devices with a static shock.

Not only does this wrist strap provide protection from static, it also makes me feel like a tech-savvy secret agent. I mean, who doesn't want to feel like they're part of a high-tech spy mission while they're working on their computer?

The adjustable strap is comfortable to wear, and the metal clip feels secure. And the best part? No more unpleasant surprises when I touch my electronics. It's like having a personal force field around my wrist.

But let's be real - the real hero of this product is the punny name. Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band? More like Rose-will Save Your Devices From Static Shock Band. Okay, maybe I'm not that good at puns, but you get the idea.

In summary, the Rosewill Anti Static Wrist Strap Band is a must-have for anyone who works with electronics. It's comfortable, effective, and makes you feel like a high-tech secret agent. And let's not forget the punny name - that's worth the price of admission alone.

This is a good strap for the money. I have two of these. It is not as robust as my professional strap I've had for over 20 years, but it is actually easier to attach to my wrist because it has velcro on the strap. My professional strap has no velcro and is cumbersome to put on my wrist. Your not paying much for these so don't compare them to professional ESD straps. I think that the coiled wire that attaches to the strap should be twice as long... But, if one wants professional robustness and longer coiled wires, they will have to pay more and purchase another brand.

I would like to say a word about those who purchased this strap and thought it might be defective. They stated that because they placed their ohm meter across it and it read zero ohms (or others read "open") it might be defective. Well, if they have the meter scale set correctly, it should read about 1MEG ohm or so. You certainly don't want an open circuit or a complete zero ohms reading. As shown in my included image, my unscientific test with a digital meter, and later, taking a reading with my analog meter (inset image), shows an ohm reading something shy of 1MEG ohm. This is the reading that is acceptable for me.

I've seen a lot of people complain that theirs doesn't work. Tested it with a multimeter, and I didn't get a dud, which is great. Unfortunately it's a bit small. The wire is a bit short, and is a spiral, so it tangles easily. The attachment that's supposed to plug into a wall outlet didn't stay in the grounding plug of any of the outlets in my apartment; not sure if my apartment just has weird things going on behind the plug or if the end on this item was poorly designed. But, it worked just as well to clip it onto the grounding prong on the power supply of my PC - it's not like it should be plugged in while I'm using this thing anyways, so the alligator clip was much appreciated.

Unfortunately the strap is much smaller than I would have thought. If you have big hands (like me) you may have to pull it a little tight to get it to fit. Definitely won't work out if you want to attach it around your ankle so the chord isn't dangling around while you're trying to work. Overall, that wasn't a major annoyance for me, but for some people it could be quite a nuisance, especially if you have less room to work than I did.

Others have posted that the strap fails a continuity test. I initially had the same results, and even started the return process, but decided to experiment and found that the strap has a resistance of 1M Ohm (1002K Ohm specifically) ... Which is within the specification. So if testing the cable, do not expect to get no or low resistance. This amount of resistance is intended; if the strap had no resistance, then your body may become the prefered path to ground if not insulated from the floor.

IMPORTANT: Proper Grounding while working on electronics ...

Read this overview of Static buildup: [...]
You can build up 20,000 volts in static within only a few minutes. Touching metal is not enough to prevent issues especially if humidity is low in the location the work is being done. Remember You can ground yourself to a chassis, but as soon as that hand is removed 2 minutes later you can (and probably do) have a charge.

Today's CPUs and RAM operate at or under 3 Volts (high end RAM and CPUs run at 1.5 volts now). You will not know you built up a charge until you actually discharge with that all to familiar ZAP!, by this point, you have thousands of volts coursing through you. If you have a high enough build up you do NOT even need to touch the component, just bring your pinky close and it can be damaged.

You NEED to ground yourself. The point of the wrist strap is to even out your resistance with the components you are working on. If you do not ground the chassis, then you are only extending the static that will build up in your body from walking on carpet in moving etc. into the equipment. though you may not get a ZAP, the electrical levels are still rising and can still damage the equipment.

Best practice is to use a ground mat with a wrist strap for working on circuit boards. For working on a chassis, the chassis must be grounded (either by a dedicated ground conductor, or by having a power supply installed (turned off), but plugged into the wall with a third prong.), AND you must be attached to the chassis by way of a wrist strap connected to an unpainted portion of the chassis.

Use an Ohm Meter between the third prong on the power supply and the wrist strap (noting that the resistance will be HIGH) to confirm you have a good ground.

I suggest installing a permanent banana socket bonded to the chassis (case) to ensure a good ground connection for future maintenance.