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Black Y-shaped USB 3.0 cable with two Type-A plugs and one Micro-B connector

BUCIER

BUCIER USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B Y Cable 1M

SKU CH-BYEN-XN9WN

A USB 3.0 Y-cable with two Type-A plugs and one Micro-B connector supplies extra power to portable hard drives from a second port

  • Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Y-design draws power from two USB ports for stable hard-drive operation
  • USB 3.0 interface supports up to 5Gbps data transfer rate
  • Oxygen-free copper conductors with braided shielding ensure reliable signal integrity
  • PVC jacket protects the cable during frequent transport and daily use
  • 1-metre length gives flexible placement for external drives

Connectivity and power delivery

The BUCIER USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B Y Cable connects external mobile hard drives to a host computer using two USB 3.0 Type A plugs and one Micro-B connector. The Y-design draws supplementary power from a second port to overcome current limits on low-output sockets. It supports the USB 3.0 standard for data transfer.

Suitable use cases and limits

This cable suits owners of USB 3.0 Micro-B hard drives who experience spin-up failures or unstable operation on single-port connections such as older laptops, Wii-U consoles or unpowered hubs. It is not for drives fitted with USB-C, Lightning or standard Micro-USB 2.0 ports. Buyers needing a single-plug cable or a different connector type should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification

The dual USB 3.0 Type A to single Micro-B 3.0 connector arrangement is the defining specification; it determines both physical compatibility with the drive and the ability to aggregate power from two host ports. Verify that the target device presents a USB 3.0 Micro-B socket before purchasing.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Y-cable is delivering enough power to my external hard drive after connecting both USB-A plugs?

The drive should spin up immediately and appear in your file manager without the click-beep cycle that signals insufficient current.

What exactly ships in the package and do I need any extra adapters for a standard USB 3.0 Micro-B drive?

One 1-metre Y-cable with two USB 3.0 Type-A plugs and one USB 3.0 Micro-B plug arrives loose without a retail box; no extra adapters are required for a standard Micro-B port.

Which version of this cable should I choose if my laptop only has USB 2.0 ports but the drive is USB 3.0?

This single model carries the 3.0 specification and will fall back to USB 2.0 speeds on older ports while still drawing power from both connectors.

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