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Blue USB 3.0 extension cable with Type-A male and female connectors, 6.5ft length

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CableCreation USB 3.0 extension cable 6.5ft

SKU CH-VBW9-Z9QRK

Extends a USB connection by 6.5 ft at 5 Gbps while staying compatible with USB 2.0 devices

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Extends USB connections by 6.5ft for flexible device placement
  • Supports 5Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.0 performance
  • Backwards compatible with existing USB 2.0 devices
  • Gold-plated connectors and shielding ensure error-free data transmission
  • Aluminum alloy case and bare copper conductors provide durable construction

USB 3.0 Extension for Peripherals

This USB 3.0 Type-A male to female cable adds 6.5ft of reach for printers, scanners, hard drives, VR headsets, game consoles, keyboards and mice. It suits home or office users who need to place devices farther from the host computer without moving the tower. The cable works with both Windows and Mac systems and requires no driver installation.

Aluminium Connectors and Shielded Build

Gold-plated contacts and an aluminium alloy shell protect the bare copper conductors, while foil and braid shielding reduces interference for stable data transfer. The space-grey jacket is flexible enough to route behind desks or along baseboards, and the plug-and-play design means the link is live as soon as both ends are seated.

Replaces Short Factory Cables

The extension upgrades the typical short leads that ship with printers, scanners, external drives or VR sensors, letting you position gear where it fits your workflow. The jump is worth it when the stock cable leaves the device straining at the port or forces the host into an awkward spot; it is not for users who need longer runs than 6.5ft or who require USB-C connectors.

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A

Questions about this item

Does the USB 3.0 interface actually deliver 5 Gbps over the 6.5 ft length?

Yes, the cable supports USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gbps at this length, and it remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

What physical space do the connectors need, and will they block adjacent ports?

The aluminum alloy shells are slim; the male plug and female receptacle each add roughly 2 cm beyond the port face, so they fit side-by-side on most hubs and laptops.

Is any driver or software setup required before the cable works?

No driver is needed — plug the male end into the host and the female end into the peripheral; the link negotiates automatically on Windows, macOS and Linux.

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