USB Cables and Adapters
Kramer CLS-AOCU/CH Active Optical USB-C to HDMI Cable (50')
- 1 x USB-C Gold-Plated Male Connector
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 Gold-Plated Male Connector
- Supports up to 4K Resolution at 60 Hz
- Supports HDCP 2.2
Kramer Active Optical 4K USB Type-C to HDMI Type-A Cable (50')
- Plenum Rated
- 24kt Gold-Plated Connectors
- Reduced EMI & RFI
- Thinner, Lighter, More Flexible
Kramer Active HDMI/USB-C to USB-C Adapter Cable (8.8')
- HDMI & USB-C Input
- USB-A 15.7" Power Pigtail for HDMI Use
- 8.8' USB-C Output Cable
- Active Design for Optimum Performance
Kramer CLS-AOCU/CH Active Optical USB-C to HDMI Cable (66')
- 1 x USB-C Gold-Plated Male Connector
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 Gold-Plated Male Connector
- Supports up to 4K Resolution at 60 Hz
- Supports HDCP 2.2
Kramer Active Optical 4K USB Type-C to HDMI Type-A Cable (66')
- Plenum Rated
- 24kt Gold-Plated Connectors
- Reduced EMI & RFI
- Thinner, Lighter, More Flexible
Kramer Optical USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable (66')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Hybrid Fiber and Copper Cable
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Integrator Series USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Plenum Cable (15')
- Supports Data Speeds up to 10 Gb/s
- Supports 4K Video up to 60 Hz
- Backward Compatible
- Windows and macOS Compatible
Kramer Active USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Optical Cable (50')
- 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 CLS-AOCU/CH Active Optical USB-C to HDMI Cable (98')
- 1 x USB-C Gold-Plated Male Connector
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 Gold-Plated Male Connector
- Supports up to 4K Resolution at 60 Hz
- Supports HDCP 2.2
Kramer Active Optical 4K USB Type-C to HDMI Type-A Cable (98')
- Plenum Rated
- 24kt Gold-Plated Connectors
- Reduced EMI & RFI
- Thinner, Lighter, More Flexible
Javelin USB C-C Full Function Active Plenum Cable (33')
Bullet Train Professional Series USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable (16.4')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- OM3 High-Bandwidth Fiber
DVDO USB-C AOC Fiber Cable (16.4')
- Up to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 Hz
- 2-Lane DP 1.4 Alt Mode Support
- 60W Power Delivery
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
BZBGEAR USB-A 3.0 Active Optical Extension Cable (66')
- USB-A Female to USB-A Male
- 5Gb/s Transfer Speeds
- Optical Signal Conversion
- Integrated Optical Transceiver
KanexPro Active Fiber USB-C Cable with Power Delivery (16.4')
- 60W Power Delivery
- 10 Gb/s Data Transfer
- 4-Lane DP 2.1+ USB 2.0 & DP 1.4+ USB 3.2
- 2mm Bend Radius
Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (65.6')
- Optical USB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable
- USB Type-A Male Connector
- Micro-USB Type-B Male Connector
- Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput
Stage Ninja USB-6-S Retractable USB Cable Reel (6')
Comprehensive 35' Pro AV/IT USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C AOC Active Plenum Cable
- Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Directional Type-A to Type-C
- 4.5W Power Delivery
Comprehensive 25' Pro AV/IT USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A to Type-C AOC Active Plenum Cable
- Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Directional Type-A to Type-C
- 4.5W Power Delivery
Kramer Active USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Optical Cable (66')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Protocol
- Active Optical Cable
Yamaha CBL-L25AC USB-A to USB-C Fiber Optic Cable for CS-800 and CS-500 (82')
- 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
Opticis USB-A Male to USB-B Male Optical Cable (32.8')
- 32.8' USB 1.1 Extension
- USB-A Male to USB-B Male Connector
- Four Multi-Mode Fibers
- 12 Mb/s Data Transfer
Opticis USB-A Male to USB-A Female Optical Cable (32.8')
- 32.8' USB 1.1 Extension
- USB-A Male to USB-A Female Connector
- Four Multi-Mode Fibers
- 12 Mb/s Data Transfer
Kramer Optical USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable (98')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Hybrid Fiber and Copper Cable
Comprehensive Pro AV/IT Integrator Series USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Plenum Cable (20')
- Supports Data Speeds up to 10 Gb/s
- Supports 4K Video up to 60 Hz
- Backward Compatible
- Windows and macOS Compatible
Bullet Train Professional Series USB-A to USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Cable (26.2')
- 1 x USB-A Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- USB 3.2 Gen 2
- OM3 High-Bandwidth Fiber
Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (98.4')
- Optical USB 3.1 Gen 1 Cable
- USB Type-A Male Connector
- Micro-USB Type-B Male Connector
- Up to 5 Gb/s Throughput
WyreStorm USB 3.2 Gen 2 Active Optical Extension Cable (49.2')
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throuighput
- USB-A Male to Female Connectors
- Backward Compatible
- Plenum Rated
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.