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Three small gray USB-C female to USB-A male adapters

Basesailor USB-C Female to USB-A Male Adapter 3-Pack Gray

SKU CH-AE5F-PZ3MZ

Three gray USB-C female to USB-A male adapters add USB-C charging and 480 Mbps data to legacy USB-A ports

  • Adapter typeUSB Type C
  • First connectorUSB Type C
  • Second connectorUSB Type C
  • Units per package1
  • Product typeUSB Type C
  • Product colorGray
  • Three-pack adds USB-C ports to legacy USB-A chargers and hubs
  • Zinc-alloy body plugs directly onto USB-A hardware without extra cables
  • Supports up to 2 A charging and 480 Mbps data between devices
  • No video signal transmission — charging and data only
  • Gray finish matches common USB-A accessories

What this adapter does

This three-pack of Basesailor USB-C female to USB-A male adapters lets you connect USB-C cables, flash drives or hubs to a standard USB-A port on a charger, power bank or computer. Each gray zinc-alloy unit weighs 13.4 grams and is small enough to stay plugged in without blocking adjacent ports.

Who should buy it and who should not

The set suits anyone who wants to reuse existing USB-A chargers or hubs with newer USB-C devices such as recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, iPad or Apple Watch models. Buyers who need video signal transmission or higher data throughput than 480 Mbps should look at a different solution.

The spec that decides fit

Data transfer tops out at 480 Mbps and charging is limited to 2 A, so the adapter works for everyday syncing and phone charging but cannot drive displays or deliver high-wattage power.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 1,430 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBasesailor
Model nameB/AU/USB/C/FEMALE/TO/USB/MALE/GRAY/3P
Part numberUK/USB/C/FEMALE/TO/USB/MALE/3PACK/GRAY
Product typeUSB Type C
Product colorGray
Adapter typeUSB Type C
Ports & slots
First connectorUSB Type C
Second connectorUSB Type C
Size & build
Product weight0.0440924524 lb (0.02 kg)
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

How do I install the USB-C female to USB-A male adapter, and what step do people often miss?

Plug the USB-A male end into your legacy USB-A port, then insert your USB-C cable or peripheral into the female end; the step often missed is ensuring the host USB-A port can supply at least 5V 1A for MagSafe or higher-power devices.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the adapter only if the zinc-alloy housing cracks, the USB-A pins bend, or the USB-C female port becomes loose after repeated insertions.

What limit appears first under sustained use with this adapter?

Data transfer caps at 480 Mbps and power output at 2 Amps, so sustained high-bandwidth or high-wattage charging will hit those limits before the adapter itself overheats.

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