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Space gray braided USB 3.0 extension cable with aluminum connectors, 3.3 ft

CableCreation

CableCreation USB 3.0 Extension Cable 3.3 ft USB A to USB A Space Gray Aluminum

SKU CH-3E85-7S9BH

USB 3.0 extension cable adds 3.3 ft of reach for peripherals with up to 10 times the transfer rate of USB 2.0

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Extends USB connections by 3.3 ft for flexible device placement
  • Delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed with USB 3.0 performance
  • Gold-plated connectors and foil-and-braid shielding ensure error-free data transmission
  • Nylon-braided jacket with aluminum alloy casing provides durable, flexible construction
  • Plug-and-play compatibility works with Oculus VR, consoles, printers and more

Extends USB 3.0 connections by 3.3 ft

This USB 3.0 extension cable adds 3.3 ft of reach between a host computer or Mac and standard USB A peripherals. The male-to-female design suits VR headsets such as Oculus, game consoles including PlayStation and Xbox, plus drives, printers, scanners, cameras, keyboards and mice. Gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors and foil-and-braid shielding aim to keep data transmission error-free. No driver installation is required on supported systems.

Practical limits of USB 3.0

The cable supports the USB 3.0 interface with a nominal 5 Gbps transfer rate, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 while remaining backward compatible with existing USB 2.0 devices. USB 3.0 also provides increased power output compared with the older standard. Signal integrity over the 3.3 ft length relies on the integrated shielding and conductor quality; longer runs would need an active repeater or powered hub to maintain full performance.

Replaces shorter or worn USB A cables

This extender replaces a short factory cable that cannot reach the desired device position or a damaged lead that causes intermittent connections. The aluminium alloy shells and nylon braided jacket add durability for repeated plugging and unplugging. The upgrade is worth it when the extra 3.3 ft removes cable strain, enables rear-port routing or lets a VR headset or console controller sit comfortably at playing distance.

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Price $14.99
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Specifications

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Connection typeUSB A to USB A

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 3.3 ft length or a different size?

This model is offered only in 3.3 ft, which gives enough reach for a desk setup without adding excess cable that can tangle or degrade the 5 Gbps signal.

What does the 5 Gbps figure mean when I plug it in?

The 5 Gbps rate is the USB 3.0 ceiling; actual throughput will be lower due to protocol overhead, device limits and cable quality, but it remains roughly ten times faster than USB 2.0 for drives and peripherals.

Is the USB 3.0 Type-A interface the bottleneck for my SSD?

The USB 3.0 Type-A connector caps the link at 5 Gbps, so any SSD faster than that will be limited by the interface rather than the drive itself.

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