USB Cables and Adapters
Kramer USB 2.0 Type-A Female to Male Active Extender Cable (50')
- Transfer Rates up to 480 Mb/s
- Compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0
- 1 x USB Type-A Female Port
- 1 x USB Type-A Male Connector
Tether Tools TetherPro Optima 10G USB-C Cable (6', High-Visibility Orange, Straight)
- For Camera-to-PC Tethered Shooting
- In-Line TetherBoost Technology
- Removes Power Delivery for Stable Data
- Transfer Data at up to 10 Gb/s
Tether Tools USB 3.0 Type-A Male to Micro-USB Right-Angle Male Cable (15', Orange)
- USB 3.0 Micro-B 10-pin Right-Angle
- USB 3.0 Type-A Interface
- 5 Gb/s Data Transfer Rates
- Shielded Construction
Kramer USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Active Extender Cable (15')
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Male Connector
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Female Connector
- Supports Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- Bus Powered
Tether Tools TetherPro USB-C Male to Micro-USB 3.0 Type-B Cable with TetherGuard Camera & Cable Support Kit (15', Orange)
- TetherPro USB-C to Micro-USB 3.0 Cable
- TetherGuard Camera & Cable Support Kit
StarTech USB 3.0 to 4K DisplayPort Adapter (Black)
- USB Powered
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- Supports Resolutions Up To 3840 x 2160
- Connects PC to Your 4K HDTV
StarTech USB 3.0 to 4K HDMI Adapter (Black)
- USB Powered
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- Supports Resolutions Up To 3840 x 2160
- Connects PC to Your 4K HDTV
Sonnet DisplayLink USB Type-A to Dual HDMI Adapter for M1 & M2 Macs
- USB Type-A Host Connection
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) Resolution @ 60 Hz
- Plug-and-Play Design
Sonnet DisplayLink USB-A/C Dual HDMI Adapter
- USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Male Connector
- USB-C Male Connector Adapter Included
- 2 x HDMI Ports
- Up to 4K at 60 Hz or 1440p at 144 Hz
ATEN USB 3.2 Gen 1 Extender Cable (49.2')
- 49.2' Cable Length
- 1 x USB Type-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB Type-A Female Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
Tether Tools TetherPro Optima 10G Starter Tethering Kit (15', High-Visibility Orange)
- Basic Tools to Begin Tethered Shooting
- High-Speed Transfer, Protected Port
- 15' TetherPro Optima USB-C Cable
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface (10 Gb/s)
X-keys XK-12 USB 12 Switch Interface
- Convert Contact Closure Commands to USB
- Six Dual Switch Ports
- Standard 3.5mm Audio-Type Switch Ports
- Supports Mono & Stereo-Type Switch Plugs
HYPER HyperDrive Dual 4K HDMI USB Type-C Adapter
- USB Type-C Host Interface
- 2 x HDMI Ports
- Up to 3840 x 2160 Resolution
- 1 x USB Type-C Charging Port (100W PD)
Tether Tools LeverLock & Optima Cable Kit (15', Non-Reflective Black, Right-Angle)
- 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
Kramer 15' USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Active Cable
- 15' Max Length
- USB-C Male to Male Connectors
- Up to 10 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
- 100W Power Delivery
iodyne Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable (16.4')
- Supports Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s)
- Also Supports USB4 (40 Gb/s)
- Up to 240W of USB Power Delivery 3.1
- Braided Cable Design
Plugable USB-C Quad 4K HDMI Graphics Adapter
- Supports Four Displays
- Supports 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
- Integrated USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Male Cable
- 4 x HDMI 2.0 Female Ports
Kramer USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Male to USB-C Male Fiber Optic Cable (25')
- Plug-and-Play, No Drivers Needed
- Bus Powered, No External Power Needed
- High Transfer Rates up to 10 Gb/s
- USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 Backwards Compatible
Kramer USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Male to USB-C Male Fiber Optic Cable (50')
- Plug-and-Play, No Drivers Needed
- Bus Powered, No External Power Needed
- High Transfer Rates up to 10 Gb/s
- USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 Backwards Compatible
Vaddio USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-A Male Active Optical Cable (26.25')
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
- 1 x USB Type-A Male Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s)
- Fully Shielded Active Optical Cable
Logitech Strong USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Male to USB Type-C Male Cable (82')
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throughput
- Active Optical Cable
- 1 x USB Type-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
Kramer USB-A 2.0 to USB-B Cable (3')
- USB-A Male to USB-B Male
- Up to 480 Mb/s Data Transfer Rate
- Twisted-Pair Design
- Reduced Noise and Cross Talk
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type A Male Cable (Black) - 6' (1.8 m)
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible with USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
Rocstor 6" Micro-USB to USB-A Adapter (Black)
Tera Grand Micro-USB to USB On-The-Go Adapter (Black)
- For USB On-The-Go Smartphones & Tablets
- USB Micro-B Male to USB Type-A Female
- Connect Mice, Keyboards, Flash Drives
- Up to 480 Mb/s Data Transfer Rate
Comprehensive USB A Male to B Female Adapter
- Connects USB Type A to Type B Device
- Enables Data Transfer Between Devices
- RoHS Compliant
Comprehensive USB A Female to B Male Adapter
- Connects USB Type A to Type B Device
- Enables Data Transfer Between Devices
- RoHS Compliant
Rocstor USB-A 2.0 Male to Female Extension Cable (Black, 10')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-A Female Connector
- USB 2.0
- Backwards Compatible with USB 1.0 & 1.1
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.