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16 west 42 Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
+1 650-341-8731
www.smelectronics.com

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15 Community Reviews 4.67/5 Overall Rating

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An electronics store from another era


CEO/Owner , Agricultural / Forestry
05/23/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Very helpful staff with a great selection of parts and services. They even still can get vacuum tubes.

Strengths: San Mateo Electronics reminds me of the old electronics stores my dad used to take us to when we were growing up and needed to replace tubes and other electronic parts. They are a step back in time. They have great sales staff who know just about everything about electronics. We use them for component supply and replacement parts for items which need to be repaired and cannot be replaced, specifically old vintage electronics in vehicle restoration. When a customer needs a part working again and it hasn't been made in 50 years, we can usually find it at San Mateo Electronics.

Needs to improve: Small store, so don't expect to move thousands of units out of there.

San Mateo Electronics is a great company to work with!


CEO/Owner , Architectural And Engineering
06/18/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We have ordered both connectors and various electronic components and accessories from Sam Mateo in the past. We went with them based off a local Bay Area referral. They have a wide range of products of high quality and we were able to purchase products that fit both our exact needs and our budget. They are a very knowledgeable and definitely focus on customer service. A great vendor to work with!

Strengths: Wide selection of high quality connectors and electrical components, fast turnaround, friendly and knowledgeable staff

Needs to improve: None.

Great vendor


Operations , Consulting
06/18/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We order various electronic components and accessories from San Mateo Electronics given their wide selection of quality products. We enjoy supporting small, local businesses and appreciate the level of industry expertise their staff exhibits as well as the level of customer service. They're professional and extremely responsive. Accurate quotes, quick shipment and availability makes the ordering process an easy one. Quality components from a great client first vendor. Will order from again.

Strengths: customer service, product quality, reliability, expert staff, lead time

Needs to improve: none

I would recommend to others


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/01/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

Their customer service is excellent and very knowledgeable with their products they sell.

Strengths: We use as a source for our R&D department. San Mateo Electronics is like a Radio Shack. You will gadgets you will not find anywhere else unless you go to a specialty shop. Has a lot of product selection for a small store. Their quality is very good. Their customer service is excellent and very knowledgeable with their products they sell. Quotes are accurate and delivery is fast. Fast response and reliable.

Needs to improve: None

Grade A+ supplier


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/01/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We currently order large quantities of custom electronic cables and components. We use them on our dialysis machines at work. They are truly high end parts and components. Works great. Never had any issues while assembly process of their parts and components. Very easy to use and install. Conforms to our manufacturing specifications. Overall very much satisfied with the dependability of their products. Great customer service

Strengths: Wide selection of electronics

Needs to improve: None

Electronic components


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
07/03/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

They are a local Bay Area company that specializes in electronic components and supplies. They have everything you could possible need for any type of job your doing that requires electronic components. Pricing is good everything is pretty much right off the shelf and in stock. They are our source for fuses and lithium batteries.

Strengths: They have a large inventory of various electronic components and equipment.

Needs to improve: None

good supplier


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/18/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We've ordered data cable from San Mateo Electronics. Their technical staff was very instrumental in helping us select the proper cable for our needs. There was no attempt to oversell their products. They actually recommended a data cable that was cheaper than the one we had originally planned to order. It suited our needs perfectly. Highly recommended.

Strengths: excellent service and great products

Needs to improve: no weakness

Shockingly good


Supply Chain/Logistics , Automotive
04/23/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5


Great customer support, onsite staff amazingly helpful. local only

Strengths: San Mateo Electronics is an old school high quality electronic part, component and supply store. They have an amazing selection of super quality components. The staff is super competent and knows their stuff and the shop is just a great place to visit Amazing customer service, large selection, local knowledge and every part you need.

Needs to improve: Local only. Full retail.

Highly recommended company!!!'


Manufacturing , Medical Device
07/09/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 5

This company is one of our best supplier for our components supplies
This company deliver quality product that you will see in one look
Very flexible on orders and also well stocked.
They run their ordering and shipping process with quality system to make sure the accuracy of making the right order.
Highly recommended company.!!

Strengths: Reliable
Quality
Reliable
Flexible
Fast

Needs to improve: None

good services


Manufacturing , Medical Device
07/03/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 4

We order electrical and cable components from San Mateo. They carry a variety of parts that we need at work. Products were delivered on time and we never had any issues. San Mateo have the best component for a reasonable price. They also have good customer service to assist you and answer questions you may have.

Strengths: efficient product

Needs to improve: none

great vendor


Manufacturing , Medical Device
06/05/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

San Mateo Electronics provide us with great quality connectors. They offer quick delivery on products as well. They have wide range of industrial product that you can choose from. There online catalog makes it easy for product selection. Fast shipping and fair prices. Customer service is reliable on explaining and giving information.

Strengths: reliable electronic components and fast service

Needs to improve: none

Dependable supplier of quality data cables with durabale end connectors


Purchasing , Medical Device
06/18/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

Supplier of data cables for cubes and offices as well as our server room. These cables are good quality with durable end connectors that stay on. We purchased the security cameras they sell as well. These are for clean room and other lab monitoring.

Strengths: Good selection of electronic components and data cables

Needs to improve: Customer service is not very strong

Good all around place to buy electronics


Manufacturing , Education
06/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

These guys are a one stop shop for electronics. Everything we've ordered from them work well. Good quality items for affordable pricing, what more can you ask for? They ship fast and their things never arrive DOA. Good go to.

Strengths: huge selection

Needs to improve: 90's style website

Highly Reliable electronic components


Purchasing , Medical Device
04/29/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

We use the components for our medical device electrical pulse box that releases coils for neurology. The highly reliable components are high quality and can be cusomized for our box development needs.

Strengths: The location and quality of electronic components

Needs to improve: None

Great for all your electronic, home theater, computer and networking needs.


Clinical , Architectural And Engineering
07/04/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

I recently purchased some surveillance systems and was very pleased with how easy they were to install.

Strengths: Offers a wide selection of electronic supplies.

Needs to improve: None