Southwire Electrical Box for Lighting Fixture, 50lb Ceiling Fan and 75lb Light Fixture Support, 22.5Cu with Depth Adjustment, 1 Gang, Gray, MSB22+

Love the two angled screws! This box is amazing in my view!

Compared to a wing-type retrofit box... WING Pros: easy to place (anywhere, no stud needed), easy to install (cut hole, insert into wall, turn screws to open and clamp wings against wall). Slightly cheaper/wide availability. Cons: flimsy, can feel attached items flex; depending on stud spacing and wall quality, may flex (or if you're clumsy) crack a wall area. Have to be careful with steps like breaking open stubborn new wire tabs or torquing down objects to the box to avoid damaging weak wall. THIS Pros: Sturdy install! As good as -- in fact, probably better than (screws vs nails) -- original build boxes that usually are also attached sideways to a stud. This particular product also has a nice thick frame, box itself is strong. They did a clever job allowing you to access the install screws with as little impact to space as possible. Cons: Harder, or at least less convenient, to place because you need a stud/crossbeam, and have to cut your hole more precisely so the edge of it is on a stud. Harder to level the box if your studs are super-crooked (though most final devices allow leveling adjustments so shouldn't be an issue for most situations). Slightly less interior space than some wing designs. Right/left sides of box may end up uneven since screws can cause opposite side to slightly pull in deeper during tightening, worse if your stud is twisted -- a little extra bracing or plastic nubs at the back edge of the box would help prevent this. OVERALL Unless there's an issue with stud spacing, I plan to use these going forward. These are as sturdy as original build quality and will last no matter what accidents happen around the box, yet easy to install and fine pricing for one-off house projects. I have enough practice with stud finding and hole cutting to get nice holes cut alongside studs -- wing design might be better if you're new to it.

Bought this because I had to add a new outlet and accidentally cut the hole in the drywall too big. Because one side of the hole was against a stud, this worked perfectly to secure in the hole where a standard old work box with flanges that didn't have anything to grab onto. I bought the one that was extra deep, plenty of room for three sets of wires coming in. The box itself is very sturdy too. I did take off one star because the tabs in the back are difficult to remove and they leave behind a triangle that can make it hard to feed the wires past. Just a note, I'm a DIY homeowner and I only had needle nose pliers to get the tabs out. So for more experienced folks with better tools it might be easier.

I have used these boxes for years. They are built solidly and intelligently. They are easy to install in new construction or retrofit. They hold NM cables securely, unlike the majority of plastic boxes at the hardware stores. (It is a little difficult to adjust or pull the cables back out if you make a mistake). Some of the slots for installing cables are labelled for #12, and others are labelled for #14. It really helps (is pretty much necessary) to split the plastic tabs apart with a flat blade screwdriver before inserting the cables. I have preferred metal boxes with screw-in cable connectors in the past, but it is almost impossible to buy metal boxes without razor sharp burrs anymore, so I am strongly considering switching over to using these boxes in almost all my jobs. The Amazon price is comparable to the cost of metal boxes, and even if the plastic costs a little more, it is well worth not cutting my fingers, and not having to worry about slicing open the insulation of wires during installation. (I have seen it happen too often). Honestly, I am mystified how any of the metal boxes I have seen lately can get a UL listing. It must be true, as someone who had worked for UL once told me, that getting an approval is mostly just a matter of paying enough.

great for wall with drywall already up.

perfect for what i needed. the functionality of this design allows you to install the box without cutting a hole in the sheetrock bigger than the box itself. the 45 degree angle mounting screws provided with this are very sharp, and kept the box perfectly in place while mounting it. once mounted, it is strong enough to hang off of it. has several pop open wire entry windows in different locations to customize the installation. nice sturdy box!

Solid, well‑built box that installs cleanly and holds fixtures securely. The material feels durable, the mounting points are strong, and everything lines up the way it should. Exactly what you want for a reliable electrical install.

This is a very sturdy box. The nubs on the edge help to keep the proper distance off the stud to align with sheetrock. The mounting screws it comes with are difficult to screw in without stripping the heads. I swapped them with standard sheetrock screws. The wire pathways are snug. It is tough to pull out the wire if you need to make an adjustment but that's it's job so I guess that's a good thing.

Good Product. Great quality.

Great deep box. They install easily on a stud without much effort. They are very sturdy also. Much better than the boxes with cheap plastic tabs.

Great for retrofits

I bought a couple these not realising they are too deep for 2x3 studs. Fine for 2x4 outside basement walls or 2x6 framing. I can think of a few times in the past involving red twist connectors when these would have been welcome.

Nice deep gang box - with drywall measures on the side for quick installation. fastens to studs well with minimal movement when fastening. deep box means more space for pigtails and smart switches. Helps get those switches and outlets fitting nicely so they dont bend.