USB Cables and Adapters
Comprehensive USB 2.0 Type-A Extension Cable (3')
- Transfer Rates up to 480 Mbps
- Compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0
- Molded Strain Relief
- RoHS Compliant
Comprehensive USB 2.0 A Male To B Male Cable - 10'
- Transfer Rates up to 480Mbps
- Shielded Twisted Pair Construction
- Plug-and-Play Functionality
- PC and Mac Compatible
Kramer USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-A Female Extension Cable (15', Black)
- USB 2.0 High Speed
- USB Type-A Male to USB Type-A Female
- Transfer Rates up to 480 Mb/s
- Molded Strain Relief
StarTech USB 2.0 Type-A to Micro-USB Cable (Black, 1')
- USB Type-A to USB Micro-B (5-Pin)
- Up to 480 Mb/s Data Transfer Rate
- Aluminum-Mylar Foil
- Braided Shielding
CODi USB-C Male to USB-A Female Adapter
- USB-C Male Connector
- USB-A Female Connector
- Up to 10 Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- Compact, Travel-Friendly Size
StarTech Micro USB Male to USB OTG Host Adapter Female (5")
- 5-Pin Micro-USB Male
- 4-Pin USB Female
- Easy Connectivity
- Converts Micro-USB Device into USB Host
Monoprice AtlasFlex USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-A Kevlar-Reinforced Nylon-Braid Cable (1.5', Black)
- Reinforced Robust Aluminum Connectors
- Withstands up to 30 lb (130N) of Force
- Long Flexible Strain Relief
- 50,000 Bend Lifespan
Rocstor USB-C 2.0 Male Charging Cable (1.6', White)
- Dual USB-C Male Interfaces
- 480 Mb/s USB 2.0 Transfer Speeds
- Up to 100W Power Delivery
Rocstor USB-C 3.0 Male to USB-A Male Cable (6')
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.0)
- USB-C Male
- USB-A Male
- Up to 5 Gb/s
Pearstone USB Type-C Male to Micro-USB Female Adapter (2-Pack)
- USB-C Male Connector
- Micro-USB Female Connector
- Use Micro-USB Cables with USB-C Devices
- Sync and Charge
Insta360 USB-C Cable for Ace and Ace Pro
Duracell USB-C Cable (5')
Comprehensive 3' USB 3.0 Type-A Male to Type-A Female Extension Cable
- USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1
- Backward Compatible with USB 1.0/1.1/2.0
- Supports Transfer Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- Shield Twisted Pair (STP) Construction
Comprehensive USB 2.0 A Male To B Male Cable - 15'
- Transfer Rates up to 480Mbps
- Shielded Twisted Pair Construction
- Plug-and-Play Functionality
- PC and Mac Compatible
Kondor Blue USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Adapter
- USB-C Female to USB-A Male
- USB 3.0 Interface
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
- Compatible with Kondor Blue Capture Card
Monoprice Select USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable (3', Black)
- Flexible Cable with 32 AWG Conductor
- USB 3.0 Type-C Connector
- USB 3.0 Type-A Connector
Tera Grand USB 2.0 Type-A Male to USB Type-B Male Cable (1', Black)
- USB Type-A Male Connector
- USB Type-B Male Connector
- Up to 480 Mb/s Throughput
- Double-Shielded Conductor
Satechi USB Type-C Male to Male Cable (0.8')
- 2 x USB Type-C Male Connectors
- USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mb/s)
- 0.8' (0.25 m) Cable Length
- Braided Cable
Comprehensive USB 3.0 Power Injector and Data Adapter Cable
- 1 x USB-A Female Connector
- 1 x USB-A Power Connector
- 1 x USB-A 3.0 Data Connector
- Plug and Play Functionality
Comprehensive USB 2.0 Type-A Extension Cable (15')
- Transfer Rates up to 480 Mbps
- Compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0
- Molded Strain Relief
- RoHS Compliant
StarTech USB-A to USB-B 2.0 Male Cable (10')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-B Male Connector
- USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mb/s)
- 10' (3 m)
Pegasus Astro USB-A 2.0 Male to USB-B 2.0 Angled Male Cable (1.6', 2-Pack)
- Maximum Transfer Rate of up to 480 Mb/s
- AWG 28 Data, AWG 24 Power
- Nickel-Plated Connector Finish
- Gold Pin Finish
Pegasus Astro Flexible Rotating USB-A to USB-C Cable (1.6', Black)
- Up to 480 Mb/s Speeds
- USB 2.0 Type-A Connector
- 180° Rotating USB 3.0 Type-C Connector
- USB Power Delivery 3.1 Support
Verbatim USB-C 2.0 100W Sync & Charge Cable (3.93')
- Dual USB-C Connectors
- 480 Mb/s USB 2.0
- Power Delivery up to 100W
- Reinforced Metal Connectors
Pegasus Astro USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-B Cable (1.6')
- Up to 10 Gb/s Speeds
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Connector
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-B Connector
Pegasus Astro USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C Cable (1.6')
- Up to 10 Gb/s Speeds
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Connector
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Connector
Pegasus Astro Flexible Rotating USB-A to USB-C Cable (3.3', Black)
- Up to 480 Mb/s Speeds
- USB 2.0 Type-A Connector
- 180° Rotating USB 3.0 Type-C Connector
- USB Power Delivery 3.1 Support
Belkin BoostCharge USB-A to USB-C Cable (6.6', Black)
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.