Electrical Power Connectors can be broadly categorized as DC Power Connectors and Mains Power Connectors. These consist of Appliance Plugs, Berg Connectors, Blade Connectors, Brushes (Electric), Car Adapters, Cigar Lighter Receptacles, Coaxial Power Connectors, Commutators (Electric), DC Connectors, EIAJ Connectors, EmPowers, IEC 60309s, IEC Connectors, Line Filters, Molex, Molex connectors, Power Connectors, Power Entry Module, Power Strips, Slip Rings, XLR Connectors, etc.

DC Power Connectors are available in different shapes and sizes. DC Power Connectors include DC Connectors, Banana Connectors, Binding Posts, Cigar Lighter Receptacles, Coaxial Power Connectors, DIN Connectors, EIAJ Connectors, EmPower, MagSafe, Mini-DIN Connectors, Molex Connectors, Speaker Terminals, TRS Connectors, XLR Connectors, etc. Not all these connectors are designed for DC power.

Mains Power Connectors include AS 3112, BS 1363, BS 546, Common Electrical Adaptors, Common Electrical Plug and Sockets, Domestic AC Power Plugs and Sockets, Europlug, IEC 60906-1, Industrial and Multiphase Power Plugs and Sockets, Mains Power Systems, NEMA Connectors, PowerCon, Schuko, etc.