USB Cables and Adapters
ZILR USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable Kit
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cables
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throughput
- 2 x Right Angle USB-C Cable (19.7")
- 2 x Right Angle USB-C Cable (3.3')
Tether Tools TetherPro USB Type-C Cable & TetherBLOCK QR Plus Quick Release Plate Kit
- 15' USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Cable (Orange)
- Arca-Type Plate for Tethered Photography
- Adapts Camera to Arca-Type Clamps
- Integrates with Tethering Data Cable
MSolutions MS-USBCH-015 USB-C 3.2 to HDMI 2.0 Cable (4.9')
- USB-C Male to HDMI Male
- Supports HDMI 2.0 & HDCP 2.2 Standards
- Thunderbolt 4/3 Compatible
- Gold-Plated Connectors
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Plenum Active USB-A 3.0 Male to Female Extension Cable with Booster (35')
- USB-A Male to Female Connectors
- Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput
- Active USB 3.0 Cable
- Plenum CMP Rated
Crestron USB-C to HDMI Active Converter Cable (12')
- Convert a USB-C Source to HDMI
- 1 x USB-C Male Input
- 1 x HDMI Type-A Male Output
- Supports up to 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Active Plenum USB A Male to USB B Male Extender Cable (75')
- USB 2.0 Compliant
- Supports Bandwidth up to 480 Mb/s
- 24/22 AWG Gauge
- Plenum CL2P Rated Jacket
Yamaha CBL-L10AC USB-A to USB-C Fiber Optic Cable for CS-800 and CS-500 (32.8')
- Connect CS-800 and CS-500 to Computer
- USB-A Male to USB-C Male Connectors
- Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throughput
Tether Tools LeverLock & Optima Cable Kit (31', High-Visibility Orange, 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
Tether Tools LeverLock & Optima Cable Kit (31', 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 Active Optical 4K USB Type-C to HDMI Type-A Cable (33')
- Plenum Rated
- 24kt Gold-Plated Connectors
- Reduced EMI & RFI
- Thinner, Lighter, More Flexible
Kramer Active USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Optical Cable (25')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Protocol
- Active Optical Cable
Kramer USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Male to USB-C Male Fiber Optic Cable (15')
- 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 Multi-Format Input to USB-C Output Adapter Cable
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Output (8.9')
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Input
- 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Input (15.7")
- 1 x HDMI Input (4K/30 Hz)
Bullet Train Professional Series USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable (49.2')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- OM3 High-Bandwidth Fiber
Yealink USB-A to USB-C Adapter
Comprehensive USB 2.0 Type-A Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter
- Interfaces with USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
- Enables Data Transfer Between Devices
- RoHS Compliant
Kramer USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-A Female Extension Cable (3', 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
Rocstor Right-Angle USB Type-A to Right-Angle USB Type-B Cable (3', Black)
Rocstor USB Type-A to Right-Angled Micro-USB Type-B Male Cable (3')
- 1 x USB Type-A Male Connector
- 1 x Micro-USB Type-B Male Connector
- 3' Cable Length
Rocstor USB 2.0 Type-C Male to Micro-USB Female Adapter
- 1 x USB Type-C Male Connector
- 1 x Micro-USB Type-B Female Port
- USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mb/s)
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type B Male Cable (White) - 6' (1.8 m)
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible with USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
Comprehensive USB Type-B Female to USB Mini-B 5-Pin Male Adapter
- USB Type-B to Mini-B 5-Pin
- Interfaces with USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
- Enables Data Transfer Between Devices
- RoHS Compliant
Kramer USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-A Female Extension Cable (6', 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
Kramer USB-A 2.0 Cable (6')
Rocstor USB-C Male to USB-A Male Cable (3', Black)
Comprehensive USB 2.0 Type-A Male to USB Type-A Male Cable (6')
- Transfer Rates up to 480 Mb/s
- Compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
- Molded Strain Relief
- RoHS Compliant
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.