USB Cables and Adapters
Pearstone USB-C 3.1 to USB-A Charge & Sync Cable (3')
- Reversible USB-C Connector
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 10 Gb/s
- Supports up to 3A Charging Output
- USB-IF Certified
Xcellon Thunderbolt 3 Cable (1.6', 40 Gb/s)
- Thunderbolt, USB, & DP Compatible
- Data Transfer Rates of up to 40 Gb/s
- 100 W Power Delivery
- Daisy-Chain up to 6 Thunderbolt Devices
Pearstone USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-A Adapter (6")
- Reversible USB Type-C Connector, Male
- USB Type-A, Female
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Standard (10 Gb/s)
- Supports up to 3 A Charging Output
OWC Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C Male Cable (2.3')
- 2 x Male USB Type-C Connectors
- Supports Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 Protocols
- Supports Transfer Speeds up to 40 Gb/s
- Supports up to 100W of Power Delivery
Xcellon Thunderbolt 4 Cable (Passive, 2.6')
- Thunderbolt 4, USB4, & DP Compatible
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- 100W Power Delivery
- Supports up to 8K / Dual 4K Displays
Pearstone USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Female to USB Type-C Male Adapter
- USB Type-A Female Connector
- USB Type-C Male Connector
- Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput
- Aluminum Construction
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male Cable (6 ft)
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible w/ USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
Belkin BoostCharge Braided USB-C Cable (6.6', Black)
- Double-Braided Design
- Compatible with USB-C PD
- 100W Charging
- USB 2.0 Interface
Pearstone USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Female to USB Type-A Male Adapter
- USB Type-C Female Connector
- USB Type-A Male Connector
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throughput
- Aluminum Construction
Tether Tools TetherPro USB Type-C Male to USB Type-C Male Cable (15', Orange)
- Tether Your Camera to Your Laptop
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 15' Long
Pearstone USB Type-C Male to HDMI Male 4K Cable (6.6')
- Supports Resolutions up to 4K UHD, 60 Hz
- HDCP 2.2 & 1.4 Support
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
- Gold-Plated Connectors
Kondor Blue 12 to 24" Coiled USB-C Right Angle Braided Cable (Black)
- USB-C Right Angle Connectors
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Braided Coil Design
- 100W Power Delivery
Xcellon Thunderbolt 4 Cable (Active, 6.6')
- Thunderbolt 4, USB4, & DP Compatible
- Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput
- 100W Power Delivery
- Supports up to 8K / Dual 4K Displays
OWC Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C Male Cable (6.56')
- 2 x Male USB Type-C Connectors
- Supports Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 Protocols
- Supports Transfer Speeds up to 40 Gb/s
- Supports up to 100W of Power Delivery
Pearstone 10' USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-A Cable
- Reversible USB Type-C Connector
- Standard USB Type-A Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
Pearstone USB Type-C Male to HDMI Male 4K Cable (3')
- Supports Resolutions up to 4K UHD, 60 Hz
- HDCP 2.2 & 1.4 Support
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
- Gold-Plated Connectors
Kondor Blue Right-Angle USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable (12", Kondor Blue)
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Connectors
- Up to 10 Gb/s Transfer Speed
- Up to 100W Charging
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
Belkin BoostCharge Braided USB-C Cable (10', Black)
- Double-Braided Design
- Compatible with USB-C PD
- 100W Charging
- USB 2.0 Interface
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type A Male to Micro Type B Male Cable (Black) - 6' (1.8 m)
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible with USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
Kondor Blue Right-Angle USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable (8.5", Raven Black)
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Connectors
- Up to 10 Gb/s Transfer Speed
- Up to 100W Charging
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
Pearstone USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Cable (6.6')
- Reversible USB Type-C Connectors
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- Up to 100W, 5A Charging Output
- EM & RF Shielded
Pearstone USB 3.1 Type-C Charge & Sync Cable (3')
- Reversible USB Type-C Connector
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 10 Gb/s
- Supports up to 5A Charging Output
- USB-IF Certified
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male Cable (10 ft)
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible w/ USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
Kondor Blue Right-Angle USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable (12", Raven Black)
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Connectors
- Up to 10 Gb/s Transfer Speed
- Up to 100W Charging
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
Pearstone USB Type-C to DisplayPort 4K Cable (6', Black)
- Supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
- 1 x DisplayPort Male Connector
- Gold-Plated Connectors
Angelbird USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Male Cable (1.6')
- 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface
- USB-C Male to USB-C Male Connector
- 5 A / 100 W of Pass-Through Charging
Kondor Blue Right-Angle USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable (8.5", Kondor Blue)
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Connectors
- Up to 10 Gb/s Transfer Speed
- Up to 100W Charging
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
Choosing USB Cables and Adapters
USB cables and adapters connect personal computers to peripheral devices such as printers, computer mice, keyboards, mobile phones, camcorders, cameras, external hard drives, and more. You'll find these USBs work with many electronic devices besides computers, such as home audiovisual equipment and video game consoles. While USBs are mostly universal, they come in various types for different compatibility functions.
Types of USB Cables
Classifications for USB cables and adapters depend on their connector shape and size.
USB Type A Cables
With a flat, rectangular interface, USB Type A connectors are the most common USB type. The shape makes it easy to connect and disconnect from USB ports. You only plug it in one way, and it's common to use this type for data transfer and charging devices.
USB Type B Cables
The USB Type B connector has a more squared shape, and people commonly use it with powered devices like scanners and printers. You'll also find it in older models of various devices like gaming controllers, MP3 players, and cameras, among others.
USB Type C Cables
USB Type C cables are slightly larger than the old USB Micro B port. USB Type C quickly became part of the world of technology because it's compatible with many smartphones and laptops. These cables offer faster data transfer speeds than their predecessors, and the plugs work upside down. This reversibility makes these cables quick and easy to connect and disconnect.
Mini USB Cables
Mini USB connectors are smaller than the regular USB port, and are used on older device models. This connector type is around two-thirds the width of USB Type A connectors, and compatible with USB On-The-Go, or USB OTG.
Micro USB Cables
The most recent version of mini USB cables, Micro USB cables are the standard in most small, portable devices like smartphones, tablets, gaming controllers, and USB battery packs.
What's the Ideal USB Cable Speed?
Depending on your application, different USB cable types have various data transfer speeds.
- USB 1.1 can reach a maximum data transfer speed of 12Mbps, perfect for transferring small files like documents and photos
- USB 2.0 has a maximum data transfer rate of 480Mbps, which works well for transferring audio files and short videos
- USB 3.0 cables have a top data transfer speed of 5Gbps, ideal for transferring things like large, high-quality videos
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 has the fastest data transfer speed of up to 10Gbps, and these speeds are suitable for heavy commercial uses such as transferring very large files
From data transfer to charging devices, USB cables have a range of purposes for different users. Find the ideal USB cables for your needs at B&H Photo and Video.