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Blue 6 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable with TPE jacket and metal connectors

ABCPOW USB 3.0 Type A Male to Male Cable 6 ft 5 Gbps

SKU CH-2H32-Q3XDJ

A 6 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable transferring data at up to 5 Gbps and supplying up to 3 A for laptop coolers

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB Type A
  • Connector count9
  • Connector detailsUSB Type A
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Apple compatibilityPrinter, Camera, External Hard Drive, Speaker, Monitor, Hub,
  • 5 Gbps data transfer speed for rapid large-file transfers
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
  • Connects USB 3.0 Type A peripherals such as drives, hubs and coolers
  • 3 A power delivery supports laptop cooling fans
  • 6 ft TPE cable rated for 20,000+ bend cycles

USB 3.0 Type A Male-to-Male Cable

This USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable connects peripherals such as external hard drives, laptop coolers, hubs, cameras and printers to a computer. It is intended for data transfer and power delivery to devices with a USB 3.0 Type A port. The cable cannot link two computers directly and does not support video transmission.

Thermals, Noise and Power Draw

The cable carries up to 3 A of current, sufficient for laptop cooling fans and similar peripherals. As a passive copper assembly it generates no audible noise and adds negligible heat during normal operation. Multiple shielding layers and a pure copper core maintain signal clarity without active components.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Reinforced strain relief and TPE jacket withstand over 20000 bending cycles, preserving performance during repeated daily use. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports ensures stable connectivity across mixed-generation equipment. The 6 ft length provides flexible placement without signal degradation at 5 Gbps.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameABCPOW
Product typeUSB
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type A
Connector count9
Connector detailsUSB Type A
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityPrinter, Camera, External Hard Drive, Speaker, Monitor, Hub, Webcam, Headset

Questions about this item

How do I install this USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable, and what is the common mistake?

Plug each Type A connector into a USB 3.0 port on the host and the peripheral; the error buyers make is trying to link two computers directly, which this cable does not support.

What maintenance or replacement will this 6 ft cable need later?

The TPE jacket and reinforced strain relief are rated for 20,000+ bends, so no routine maintenance is required; replace only if the connectors loosen or the sheath shows wear.

What limit appears first during sustained high-speed transfers?

The 5 Gbps SuperSpeed ceiling is the first bottleneck; actual throughput will also drop to 480 Mbps if either port falls back to USB 2.0 or 1.1.

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