| Solid Conductors | Stranded Conductors |
| Solid Conductors are rigid and cannot for application which require frequent bending such as the cable in a robotic arm. They will fail due to fatigue if used in such applications | Stranded conductors can be used for flexible applications |
| They are smaller in diameter for a given current density | Larger in diameter for a given current density |
| Less prone to corrosion | More prone to corrosion due to entry of corrosion due to capillary action |
| Cheaper to produce | More expensive to Produce |
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