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Blue six-foot USB-C to USB-B cable with gold connectors

CableCreation

CableCreation USB C to USB B 3.1 Cable 6FT

SKU CH-91WZ-TKEDC

Connects a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 host to USB 3.1 Type-B peripherals such as external drives, docking stations and scanners at up to 5 Gbps over 6 ft

  • Connection typeUSB C to USB B

Cable Length 6 Feet

  • Connects USB-C laptops to USB 3.1 Type-B peripherals
  • 5 Gbps data transfer for fast file moves
  • 6 ft length gives flexible desk placement
  • Gold-plated, shielded build reduces signal loss
  • Works with Thunderbolt 3 hosts and USB 3.1 Type-B devices

Connection type and purpose

This USB-C to USB 3.1 Type-B cable links a host computer with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port to peripherals such as external hard drives, docking stations or scanners that use a USB 3.1 Type-B socket. It is built for users who need a direct 6-foot connection without adapters. The gold-plated connectors and full shielding aim to keep signal loss low. It is not designed for smartphones or tablets unless they run a full Windows system.

Speed ceiling and compatibility limits

The cable supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 signalling with a maximum data rate of 5 Gbps. It will not fit USB 2.0 Type-B ports because the connector shape is completely different. Video transmission is not possible over this cable. Docking stations, scanners and MIDI devices may require vendor-supplied drivers before they function correctly. Thunderbolt 3 and 4 hosts are compatible on the host side.

Cable length and headroom

At six feet the cable reaches across a typical desk without strain, while the 5 Gbps ceiling handles mechanical hard drives and most docking-station traffic comfortably. Very high-speed SSD arrays or multi-lane PCIe enclosures will saturate the link, so throughput tops out at the rated 5 Gbps. The fixed length cannot be extended without adding another cable and potential signal degradation.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C to USB B

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Questions about this item

Is the 6 ft length the only option for this USB C to USB B 3.1 cable?

The supplier lists a single 6 ft cable. No other lengths are mentioned in the product data.

What does the 5 Gbps figure mean when I plug this cable into a real machine?

It is the maximum theoretical data rate of the USB 3.1 Gen 1 link. Actual throughput will be lower and depends on the host controller, the storage device and the file sizes being transferred.

The cable is described as USB 3.1 — what standard does that cap in practice?

The connection runs at USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). It also works with USB 3.0 Type B ports at the same 5 Gbps ceiling. It is not compatible with USB 2.0 Type B ports because the connector shape differs.

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