USB Cables and Adapters
Plugable USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable (32.8')
- USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Male Connector
- USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Female Connector
- External Power Adapter
- Length: 32.8'
Tether Tools TetherPro USB Type-C Male to USB Type-C Male Cable (6', Black)
- Tether Your Camera to Your Laptop
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 6' Long
Kondor Blue USB-C to Female HDMI Adapter (Kondor Blue)
- Convert USB-C Port to HDMI Port
- Bus-Powered
- Nylon Braided Cable
- Reinforced Connectors
Pearstone USB Type-C Male to DisplayPort Male 8K Cable (10')
- Up to 8K (7680 x 4320) Support
- Thunderbolt 3 & 4 Compatible
- DisplayPort 1.4 Support
- Gold-Plated Connectors
Tether Tools TetherPro USB 2.0 A Male to Micro-B 5-Pin Cable (15', Orange)
StarTech Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Cable (6.6', 20 Gbps)
- Up to 20 Gb/s Data Transfer Rate
- Supports up to 100W of Power
- DisplayPort 1.2 & USB 3.1 Compatible
- Peer-to-Peer 10GbE Networking
Belkin USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Cable (6.6', Black)
- USB-C & HDMI 2.1 Connectors
- 6.6' Length
- Supports up to 8K Resolution at 60 Hz
- 48 Gb/s Bandwidth
Yealink USB-C to HDMI Content Sharing Cable with HDMI Adapter (4')
- USB-C Male Connectors
- Attached HDMI Adapter
- 4' Cable Length
- For MTouch Plus and MTouch E2
Tether Tools TetherPro Optima USB-C Cable (6', High-Visibility Orange)
- Tether Your Camera to Your Computer
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface (10 Gb/s)
- Insulated, Shielded & Braided Design
- Soft-Grip Cable Tips
Kramer USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Male to USB Type-C-Female Active Extender Cable (10')
Kramer CPA-UAM/UAF Plenum Rated USB Active Extender Cable (50')
- 50' Cable Length
- USB 2.0 Compatible Cable
- USB Type-A Female to USB Type-A Male
- Tinned Copper Braid Construction
Tether Tools TetherGuard LeverLock Plate & TetherPro USB-C to Right-Angle USB-C Cable Kit (15', High-Visibility Orange)
- Plate for Secure Cable Pass-Through
- Arca-Type Compatible, 1/4"-20 Thread
- Manages Cable Without Removing Plate
- Fits Cables up to .26" in Diameter
OWC USB-C Quad HDMI 4K Display Adapter
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 4 x HDMI Female Port
- HDMI Audio Passthrough Support
- Bus-Powered Adapter
Kinefinity USB-C to USB-C Cable (9.8")
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- For EAGLE HDMI e-Viewfinder
- Straight Connectors on Both Ends
- 9.8" Length
ChargeWorx USB-C to USB-A Sync and Charge Cable (3', White)
- 3' Length
- 1 x USB-C Connector
- 1 x USB-A Connector
- 480 Mb/s Data Transfer Speed
Comprehensive OTG USB A Female to Micro USB B Male Adapter Cable (4")
- Interfaces with USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
- Enables Data Transfer Between Devices
- RoHS Compliant
ChargeWorx Power Delivery USB Type-C Male Cable (3', White)
ChargeWorx Power Delivery USB Type-C Male Cable (3', Black)
Kramer USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Female to to Type-A Male Adapter
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Female Port
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Male Connector
- Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput
- Compact Design
EZQuest DuraGuard USB-A to USB-C Charge and Sync Cable (3.9')
C2G 6.5' (2 m) USB 3.1 Gen 1 A Male to B Male Cable (Black)
- Plug-and-Play
- 4.8Gbps Transfer Rate
- Foil and Braid Shielding
- Extend Your USB 3.0 Connection
IOGEAR USB 3.0 Type-C Male to Type-A Female Charge & Sync Adapter (Silver)
- 4" (10cm) USB 3.0 Adapter Cable
- Type-C Male and Type-A Female Connectors
- Data Bandwidth of 5 Gb/s
- 1.5A Charging Output
ChargeWorx Nylo-Tuff USB-C 60W Charging Cable (Chambray Blue, 10')
ChargeWorx USB-C to USB-A Adapter (4-Pack)
- USB-C Female Connector
- USB-A Male Connector
- Up to 480 Mb/s Data Throughput
- Supports Passthrough Charging
Pearstone Align Series USB4 Straight to Right-Angle Cable (1')
- 1 x USB-C Straight Connector
- 1 x USB-C Right-Angle Connector
- 20 Gb/s USB4 Gen 2x2
- Power Delivery up to 240W
Belkin Boost Charge USB Type-A to Micro-USB Cable (3.3', Black)
- USB Type-A to Micro-USB Connection
- 3.3' Long
- USB IF-Certified
- Tested to 8000 Bends
Belkin BoostCharge Braided 60W USB-C Cable (White, 3.3')
- Double-Braided Design
- Compatible with USB-C PD
- 60W Charging
- Connect and Power USB-C Devices
ChargeWorx USB-C Retractable Cable (3')
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.