USB Cables and Adapters
StarTech Slim USB 3.0 to HDMI External Video Card Multi Monitor Adapter
- USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1
- Data Transfer up to 5 Gb/s
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
Tether Tools TetherPro Optima 10G USB-C Cable (3', High-Visibility Orange, Right-Angle)
- For Camera-to-PC Tethered Shooting
- In-Line TetherBoost Technology
- Removes Power Delivery for Stable Data
- Transfer Data at up to 10 Gb/s
OWC USB-C to Dual HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink
- USB-C In Connection
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 Out Ports
- 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz Resolution
- Plug-and-Play Design
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type A Female Extension Cable (6')
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible w/ USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
Pearstone USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type B Mini Male Cable (White) - (6')
- High-Speed USB 2.0
- Backward Compatible w/ USB 1.1
- Braided Copper Shielding
- Hot Pluggable
C2G 6.6' (2 m) USB 2.0 A/mini-B Cable (Black)
Pearstone USB 3.0 Type-A Male to Micro Type-B Male Cable (3')
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
- Maximum Transfer Rate of up to 5 Gb/s
- Ten Times Faster than USB 2.0
Sabrent USB-C to Dual 3.5mm Audio Adapter
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- 1 x 3.5mm Audio Output
- 1 x 3.5mm Microphone Input
- Bus Powered
StarTech USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable (6")
- Use USB Type-A Devices via USB Type-C
- USB 3.0 Support
- Up to 5 Gbps Maximum Transfer Rate
- Braided Aluminum-Mylar Shielding
amaran USB-C to USB-C Locking Charging Cable (9.8')
- 1 x USB-C Locking Male Connector
- 1 x USB-C Male Connector
- Supports up to 140W of Power Delivery
- One Locking USB-C Connector
Comprehensive USB-B 3.1 Gen 1 Male to USB-C Male Cable (3')
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type B to USB Type C
- Designed for AV and IT Specialists
- Up to 5 Gb/s Data Transfer
- Durable Connectors and Flexible Cable
C2G USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C to USB Type-B Cable (3', Black)
- Transfer Rates of up to 5 Gb/s
- Reversible USB Type-C Connector
- Supports up to 1A for Charging
- Molded Strain Relief
Kondor Blue Straight to Right-Angle USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable (8.5", Cardinal Red)
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Cable
- Right-Angle USB-C Male Connector
- Straight USB-C Male Connector
- Up to 10 Gb/s Throughput
Tera Grand USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Cable (Black/Gray, 6')
- 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- 100W Power Delivery
- Support for 4K Resolution at 60 Hz
- USB-C Male Connectors
CalDigit USB-C to HDMI 2.0b 4K Adapter
- Supports up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- HDCP Compliant
- Plug-and-Play
- Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS Compatible
Tether Tools 20" TetherPro USB 3.0 Type-A to C Right Angle Adapter Cable (High-Visibilty Orange)
- 20" Length
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Male to Type-C Male
- Right-Angle Plug
- Works with TetherPro Extension Adapters
Comprehensive USB-C 3.0 Male to USB-A Male Cable (10')
- 1 x USB-C 3.0 Connector
- 1 x USB-A 3.0 Connector
- Data Transfer Rate up to 5 Gb/s
- Plug-and-Play
Xcellon Thunderbolt 3 Cable (6.6', 20 Gb/s)
- Thunderbolt, USB, & DP Compatible
- Data Transfer Rates of up to 20 Gb/s
- 100 W Power Delivery
- Daisy-Chain up to 6 Thunderbolt Devices
Tether Tools TetherPro USB Type-C Male to 8-Pin Mini-USB 2.0 Type-B Male Cable (15', Orange)
- Tether Your Camera to Your Laptop
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 1 x 8-Pin Mini-USB 2.0 Type-B
- 15' Long
Tether Tools TetherPro USB Type-C Male to USB 3.0 Type-A Male Cable (15', Orange)
- Tether Your Camera to Your Laptop
- 1 x USB Type-C
- 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A
- 15' Long
Tether Tools TetherPro Optima 10G USB-C Cable (6', High-Visibility Orange, Right-Angle)
- For Camera-to-PC Tethered Shooting
- In-Line TetherBoost Technology
- Removes Power Delivery for Stable Data
- Transfer Data at up to 10 Gb/s
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
Kinefinity USB-C to USB-C Cable (9.8")
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- For EAGLE HDMI e-Viewfinder
- Straight Connectors on Both Ends
- 9.8" Length
StarTech Male to Female USB 2.0 Extension Adapter Cable A to A (Black, 6")
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
Kramer USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Female to Female Adapter
- 2 x USB Type-C Female Connectors
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Interface
- Supports Speeds up to 5 Gb/s
- 0.68" Long
Pearstone Align Series USB4 Right-Angle to Right-Angle Cable (8.5")
- Dual USB-C Right-Angle Connectors
- 20 Gb/s USB4 Gen 2x2
- Power Delivery up to 240W
- Durable Nylon Braided Jacket
Kondor Blue USB-C 40 Gb/s Elbow Adapter for Power & Data
- PD Power Elbow Adapter
- 40 Gb/s Super-Speed Transfer
- Cutting Edge USB 4.0 Technology
- Works with Stalman Clamp
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.