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Side-by-Side Comparison Plug Types

Type F (Schuko) vs. Type O

Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 3 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Type F (Schuko)
Type O
Type F (Schuko) →

Type F, universally called "Schuko" (German for "protective contact"), is the dominant grounded plug across continental Europe. Unlike most grounded plugs, its earth connection is made via two flat spring clips on the plug's sides rather than a third pin.

View full Type F (Schuko) spec sheet →
Type O →

Type O is Thailand's standard, introduced in 2006 -- three round pins whose earth-pin offset happens to numerically match Type B's, letting Thailand's real-world hybrid sockets also accept American Type A/B and European Type C plugs. Pure single-standard Type O outlets barely exist in practice.

View full Type O spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

5 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Type F (Schuko)
Type O
Pin Count
2 round pins + 2 side grounding clips (not a third pin) 3 round pins, 4.8mm diameter
Rated Current
16 A 16 A
Rated Voltage
250 V 230 V
Grounded
Yes Yes
Common Regions
Germany, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, Scandinavia, much of Eastern Europe and Russia -- notably absent from Belgium, Czechia, Ireland, Switzerland, and the UK Thailand only

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