USB Cables and Adapters
Logitech Strong USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Male to USB Type-C Male Cable (32.8')
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throughput
- Active Optical Cable
- 1 x USB Type-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
Pearstone USB 3.0 Type A Male to Type A Male Cable - 6'
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
- Maximum Transfer Rate of up to 5 Gbps
- Ten Times Faster Than USB 2.0
Hosa Technology USB-A Female to USB-C Male 3.0 Adapter
- 1 x USB-A Female Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- Supports Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
Kensington CA1020 USB-A Male to USB-C Female Adapter
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Female Connector
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Male Connector
- Plug-and-Play
- For Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS
Pearstone USB 3.0 Type-A Male to Micro Type-B Male Cable (3')
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
- Maximum Transfer Rate of up to 5 Gb/s
- Ten Times Faster than USB 2.0
Pearstone Align Series USB4 Cable (8.5")
- Dual USB-C Straight Connectors
- 20 Gb/s USB4 Gen 2x2
- Power Delivery up to 240W
- Durable Nylon Braided Jacket
Tilta Right-Angle USB-C Cable for Khronos USB-C Hub (7")
- 2 x USB-C Right-Angle Connectors
- 7" Cable
- Designed for the Khronos USB-C Hub
Tilta USB-C Male to Female Extension Cable (19.6")
SmallRig 240W USB-C Power Cable (3.3')
- Up to 240W of Power Delivery 3.1
- USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mb/s)
- Metal Connectors
- Braided Wire Design
Saramonic SR-C2003 3.5mm TRS Female to USB-C Adapter Cable for Mono/Stereo Audio to USB-C Device (3")
- Connect Mic/Wireless Receiver to USB-C
- Mono/Stereo Audio, Mic Plug-In Power
- 3.5mm TRS Female Connector for Mic
- USB-C Connector for USB-C Devices
Kondor Blue 12" USB-C to USB-A Right Angle Cable (Blue)
RODE SC22 USB-C to USB-C Cable (Black, 11.8")
HyperGear Flexi Pro USB-C to USB-C Fast Charge Cable (15', White)
- 2 x USB-C Connectors
- Supports 60W Fast Charge
- Soft-Touch Silicone Cable
- Supports up to 480 Mb/s Data Transfer
Pearstone USB4 240W 80 Gb/s Type-C Cable (3.3')
- USB-C Male Connectors
- Up to 80 Gb/s Bandwidth
- 240W Power Delivery 3.1 EPR Support
- Gold-Plated Connectors
Xcellon Thunderbolt 5 Cable (1.6')
- Up to 80 Gb/s Throughput
- 240W Power Delivery
- Thunderbolt 4 & Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
- Intel Certified
StarTech USB Type-C to DisplayPort 8K Video Adapter
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 Output
- USB Type-C Host Connector
- Supports Resolutions up to 7680 x 4320
- Bus Powered
OWC USB-C to Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink
- USB-C In Connection
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 Out Ports
- 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz Resolution
- Plug-and-Play Design
Tether Tools TetherPro Optima USB-C Cable (31', Non-Reflective Black, Right-Angle)
- Tether Your Camera to Your Computer
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface (10 Gb/s)
- Insulated, Shielded & Braided Design
- Soft-Grip Cable Tips
Pearstone 16' USB 2.0 Extension Cable with Booster (Black)
- Error-Free Data Transmission
- Provides Accurate Power for USB Devices
- Backwards Compatible with USB 1.1
- Up to 480Mbps Data Transfer Speed
SmallRig USB-C Cable (23.6")
- Up to 20 Gb/s Data Throughput
- Up to 100W Power Delivery
- 2 x USB-C Connector
Tether Tools TetherPro USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable (16', Black)
- Simple Set-Up
- Avoids Drop-Off in Signals
- Designed as per USB Specifications
Kondor Blue USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Straight to Right-Angle Cable (Raven Black, 6")
- 1 x USB-C Straight Connector
- 1 x USB-C Right-Angle Connector
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
- Power Delivery up to 100W (20V/5A)
Kondor Blue USB-A to USB-C 3.0 Right Angle Cable (10', Blue)
- 10' Total Length
- USB-A to USB-C Connectors
- Right-Angled USB-C Connector
- USB 3.0 Interface
Kondor Blue USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Dual Right-Angle Cable (Kondor Blue, 12")
- Supports 8K Video, Data & Power Deliver
- 10 Gb/s Transfer Speed
- 2 x USB-C Right-Angle Connector
- Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
RODE SC16 Straight USB Type-C to Right-Angle USB Type-C Cable (11.8")
- Ideal for VideoMic NTG to Android Device
- Highly Flexible Cable
- Integrated Cable Grip
- Straight & Right-Angle USB Type-C Plugs
Plugable USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Extension Cable with Built-In Multimeter Tester (3.3')
- USB-C Male to USB-C Female
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Built-In Wattage Meter
- Up to 240W Power
Belkin Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Cable (3', Black)
- Thunderbolt 3 Certified
- Transfer Data up to 20 Gbps
- USB Type-C Male to USB Type-C Male
- Supports 4K/UHD
Tether Tools TetherPro Optima 10G USB-C Cable (3', High-Visibility Orange, Right-Angle)
- For Camera-to-PC Tethered Shooting
- In-Line TetherBoost Technology
- Removes Power Delivery for Stable Data
- Transfer Data at up to 10 Gb/s
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.