USB Cables and Adapters
Kramer USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Active Extender Cable (10')
- 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
Plugable USB 3.0 Windows Transfer Cable with USB-C Adapters (6.6')
- 2 x USB-A Male Connectors
- 2 x USB-A to USB-C Adapters
- Supports Transfer Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- Supports File and Folder Syncing
Satechi USB-C Male to HDMI Female Adapter
- Supports up to 8K 60 Hz Resolution
- Plug & Play Design
- Brushed Aluminum Finish
- Braided Cable
StarTech USB 2.0 Active Extension Male/Female Cable (16.4', Black)
- Supports USB 2.0 Bandwidth of 480 Mb/s
- Fully Shielded
- Plug-and-Play, No Driver Required
- USB Bus-Powered
StarTech USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male Active Cable (65')
- Equalizing Chip
- Aluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid
- Nickel-Plated Connectors
- Up to 480Mbps Data Transfer Rate
Comprehensive USB Type-C Male to HDMI Female Dongle 4K @ 60 Hz Adapter
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 Female Port
- Supports Ultra HD 4K Resolution at 60 Hz
- Backward compatible with 1080p
Canon IFC-500U USB Interface Cable - 15.4' (4.7 m)
Tether Tools TetherPro USB 3.0 Male Type-A to USB 3.0 Micro-B Cable (15', Orange)
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0
- 5 Gbps Data Transfer Rate
- Fully Shielded
- Integrated Sync-N-Go Technology
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Active USB A Male to USB B Male Extender Cable (40')
- USB 2.0 Compliant
- Supports Bandwidth up to 480 Mb/s
- 65% Braid Shielding
- 24/22 AWG Gauge
Moshi Integra USB-C Cable (Lustre Black, 3.3')
- Supports 240W Charging
- Supports 20Gb/s Data Transfer Speed
- Supports 4K@60Hz Video
- Durable, Wear-Resistant Braided Exterior
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Integrator Series Transformer USB-C to USB-C or USB-A Cable (10')
- USB-C to USB-C or USB-A
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- SureLength Indicators
- Includes ProID Rings in 7 Colors (14 pc)
Kondor Blue iJustine Thunderbolt 4 Male Cable (3', Pink)
- Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Compatible
- Dual Male USB-C Connectors
- 3-Foot Total Length
- Up to 40 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
Simply45 USB-C Keystone Coupler (Black, 10-Pack)
IOGEAR USB 3.2 Gen 1 BoostLinq Extension Cable (33')
- Built-In Booster Chipsets
- Daisy Chainable
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1/3.0) Interface
- Plug-and-Play
Tether Tools USB 3.0 Type-A Male to Micro-USB Right-Angle Male Cable (15', Black)
- 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 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Male to USB Type-A-Female Active Extender Cable (10')
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Active Plenum USB A Male to A Female Extender Cable (25')
- USB 2.0 Compliant
- Supports Bandwidth up to 480 Mb/s
- 24/22 AWG Gauge
- Plenum CL2P Rated Jacket
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Active USB A Male to USB A Female Extender Cable (50')
- USB 2.0 Compliant
- Supports Bandwidth up to 480 Mb/s
- 65% Braid Shielding
- 24/22 AWG Gauge
Wavlink USB-C to DisplayPort & HDMI Adapter
- Integrated 2-in-1 USB-C and USB-A Cable
- Dual HDMI 2.0 4K Ports at 60Hz
- Dual DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
- LED Indicator
Tether Tools TetherPro USB-C Male to USB-C Male Cable with TetherGuard Camera & Cable Support Kit (15', Orange)
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Active Plenum USB A Male to USB B Male Extender Cable (35')
- USB 2.0 Compliant
- Supports Bandwidth up to 480 Mb/s
- 24/22 AWG Gauge
- Plenum CL2P Rated Jacket
Sonnet DisplayLink USB Type-A to Dual DisplayPort Adapter for M1 & M2 Macs
Shipping Restriction:
- USB Type-A Host Connection
- 2 x DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) Resolution @ 60 Hz
- Plug-and-Play Design
Pegasus Astro Active USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-A to USB-B Cable (49.2')
- Up to 5 Gb/s Speeds
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Connector
OWC USB-C to Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink
- USB-C Connection
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports
- 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz Resolution
- Plug-and-Play Design
Alfatron USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Cable (16.5')
- 20 Gb/s Data Transfer Speeds
- Supports up to 240W of Power Delivery
- USB-C Male Connectors
- Supports 5K/60 Hz Video
WyreStorm USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable (16.4')
- 16.4' Length
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- DisplayPort Alt Mode Compatible
- Supports 4K at 60 Hz
Tether Tools TetherPro USB 3.0 Type-C to Micro-USB Type-B Cable & TetherBLOCK MC Multi Cable Mounting Plate Kit
- USB 3.0 Type-C to micro-USB Type-B Cable
- Prevent Accidental Removal of Data Cable
- Prevents Damage to USB/FireWire Ports
- Fits 1/4"-20 and 3/8" Tripod Mounts
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.