The 3.00mm pitch and 0.118" row spacing give it a compact footprint while keeping enough room for moderate wire gauges.
The 1-1871673-2 is a 4-position header from the same series but with a 2.50mm pitch, right-angle orientation, and a board lock feature. If your board layout demands a right-angle entry or the extra retention of a board lock, that part is the alternative. For vertical board-to-cable routing at 3.00mm pitch, the 3-794630-4 is the direct fit.
