USB Cables and Adapters
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
Tether Tools TetherPro USB 3.0 Male Type-A to USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable (6', Black)
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- 5 Gbps Data Transfer Rate
- Fully Shielded
- Integrated Sync-N-Go Technology
SecureData Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 2 Male to USB Type-C Male Cable (1')
- 1 x USB Micro-B Male Connector
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Up to 10 Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
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 SC22 USB-C to USB-C Cable (Black, 11.8")
IOGEAR USB Type-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter
- 1 x USB Type-C Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A Port
- Data Transfer Rates of up to 5 Gb/s
Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Cable (3.93')
- Connect Wired Headphones and Speakers
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 1 x 3.5mm Audio Male Connector
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 USB 2.0 Type-A to 5-Pin Mini-USB Cable (Black, 6')
- USB Type-A Male to 5-Pin Mini-B Male
- Gold-Plated Connectors
- Reinforced Ferrite Core
- Signal Transmission Rate up to 480 Mb/s
Tilta USB-C Power Cable (Black, 1')
Kramer USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Female to Female Adapter
- 2 x USB Type-C Female Connectors
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Interface
- Supports Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- 0.68" Long
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
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male Cable (25 ft)
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible w/ USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
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
C2G 3' USB Type-C Male to Female Extension Cable (Black)
- USB Type-C Male to Female
- 3' Cable Length
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- 3A Charging Output
Kondor Blue USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Straight to Right-Angle Cable (12", Cardinal Red)
- 1 x USB-C Straight Connector
- 1 x USB-C Right-Angle Connector
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Power Delivery up to 100W (20V/5A)
Pearstone USB-C Male to HDMI Male 8K Cable (6.6')
- Up to 8K at 60 Hz
- UHD 4K at 120 Hz
- USB-C Male Connector
- HDMI 2.1 Male Connector
StarTech Slim USB 3.0 to HDMI External Video Card Multi Monitor Adapter
- USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1
- Data Transfer up to 5 Gb/s
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
Blackmagic Design USB Cable Set for PYXIS Monitor
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 10' USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Cable
- Reversible USB Type-C Connectors
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
- Supports up to 15W Charging Output
StarTech USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable (6")
- Use USB Type-A Devices via USB Type-C
- USB 3.0 Support
- Up to 5 Gbps Maximum Transfer Rate
- Braided Aluminum-Mylar Shielding
teenage engineering 29" Field Textile USB-C 3.0 Cable (Black)
Comprehensive USB-B 3.1 Gen 1 Male to USB-C Male Cable (10')
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type B to USB Type C
- Designed for AV and IT Specialists
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer
- Durable Connectors and Flexible Cable
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
Rocstor USB Type-C to USB Type-B Male Cable (3', Black)
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
- 1 x USB Type-B Male Connector
- 3' Cable Length
Pearstone USB 3.0 Type A Male to Type B Male Cable - 6'
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
- Maximum Transfer Rate of up to 5 Gbps
- Ten Times Faster Than USB 2.0
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.