sb components 2xAA Battery Cage with JST Connector, On/Off Switch Replacement for BBC micro:bit
Reviewed 23 August 2026 · price checked live
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sb components 2xAA Battery Cage with JST Connector, On/Off is one of the 50 barebone pcs products in our catalogue, tracked on rating, review volume and live price. The maker describes it as follows: JST connector for easy power supply connections. Clips hold AA batteries securely in place. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 3.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- sb components
- Amazon rating
- 3.8 / 5 from 27 ratings
- vs Barebone PCs
- 0.7 below the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 46 of 46 rated barebone pcs we track
- Price position
- Among the cheaper options (category spans £4.99 to £4749)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
How it compares in Barebone PCs
Across the 46 rated barebone pcs products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 3.8, which is in the bottom quarter of the category. That does not make it a bad buy, but there are better-rated alternatives on the same shelf, so it needs another reason to earn your money.
It carries 27 ratings against a category median of 31. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the lower third of a category running from £4.99 to £4749, where the midpoint is about £56.95. Buying at the cheap end is fine when the rating holds up; check the specifics below rather than assuming the saving is free.
Worked out from the 50 barebone pcs products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- JST connector for easy power supply connections.
- Holds 2 x AA batteries.
- Clips hold AA batteries securely in place.
- 145mm colour coded power leads and a JST connector.
- Clip holder resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.
