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Blue USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B cable five feet long

ABLEGRID

ABLEGRID USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B cable 5ft blue

SKU CH-DC1X-ESAW8

A blue 5 ft USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B cable with 28 AWG data and 24 AWG power wires supports 4.8 Gbps transfer and works with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports

  • SuperSpeed data up to 4.8 Gbps for fast transfers
  • Twisted-pair wiring reduces cross-talk for error-free signals
  • 28 AWG data and 24 AWG power conductors ensure reliable delivery
  • Works with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 ports for broad compatibility
  • Five-foot blue cable gives flexible desktop reach

What this cable connects

This ABLEGRID cable links a USB 3.0 Type A host port to a Micro B device port. It is built for external hard drives such as Western Digital My Book Essential 3 TB and 4 TB models. The five-foot blue cord uses 28 AWG data conductors and 24 AWG power conductors. Twisted-pair wiring reduces cross-talk for cleaner signal integrity.

Behaviour during long transfers

SuperSpeed transfer rates up to 4.8 Gbps are supported when both ends use USB 3.0. The twisted-pair construction helps sustain those rates over the full cable length without error spikes. When plugged into a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port the link falls back to the legacy speed automatically. No active electronics are present, so performance depends entirely on the host and device controllers.

Check before ordering

Verify that your external drive uses a Micro B 3.0 receptacle and not a newer USB-C or proprietary connector. Confirm the host computer provides a standard Type A port; USB-C-only laptops will need an adapter not included here. The five-foot length suits desktop use but may be short for floor-standing towers. No driver installation is required on modern operating systems.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameABLEGRID

Questions about this item

Does the 24 AWG power wire run warm when the cable is plugged in all day?

The 24 AWG power conductors are sized for standard USB 3.0 current levels and do not generate noticeable heat during continuous use.

What port must my external drive already have for this cable to fit?

The drive needs a USB 3.0 Micro-B receptacle; the cable’s Type-A plug goes into the computer and the Micro-B end connects to the drive.

Will the 4.8 Gbps rating still work if I plug it into an older USB 2.0 port on my laptop?

Yes, the cable is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports, though transfer speeds will fall to the older port’s maximum.

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