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Black USB 3.0 Y-cable with one female and two male plugs, 20 cm long

Manw

Manw USB 3.0 Female to Dual USB Male Y Cable 20cm Black

SKU CH-EDQS-Z2BXK

A 20 cm USB 3.0 Y-cable draws power from two ports to run a 2.5″ mobile hard disk

  • Y-cable draws power from two USB ports for stable 2.5" drive operation
  • USB 3.0 female connector delivers 3.0 data speeds and power
  • Second USB male plug supplies extra 2.0 power only
  • 20 cm length keeps desktop cabling tidy
  • Android phone compatible for mobile storage expansion

USB 3.0 Y-Cable for 2.5" Drives

This 20 cm cable splits one USB 3.0 female port into two USB male connectors. It delivers extra power to 2.5 inch mobile hard disks that a single port cannot sustain. The primary leg carries USB 3.0 data and power while the secondary leg supplies USB 2.0 power only. Total length is 20 cm or .65 ft.

Suits under-powered portable drives; not for iOS

Builders connecting a 2.5 inch external drive to a laptop or desktop USB 3.0 port will gain the current headroom needed for spin-up. Users who need to power the same drive from an iPhone or iPad should look elsewhere because the auxiliary power leg does not work with iOS devices. Android phones are compatible with the power-only connector.

Dual-connector layout changes power delivery

The Y-shape lets the drive draw from two host ports simultaneously, eliminating the need for a separate mains adapter. Data travels through the USB 3.0 leg at full 3.0 speed while the 2.0 leg contributes only current. This arrangement keeps the cable compact at 20 cm and avoids bulky external power bricks.

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Brand nameManw

Questions about this item

What type of USB port must my computer provide so the 20 cm Y-cable can deliver both 3.0 data and extra power to a 2.5" drive?

Your computer needs two USB 3.0 Type-A ports; one carries 3.0 data and power while the second supplies additional power through the 2.0 leg of the cable.

Will the auxiliary power leg of this 20 cm cable work with a USB 2.0 port on an older laptop?

Yes, the power-only connector is USB 2.0 and will draw supplementary current from any USB 2.0 Type-A port on legacy hardware.

How can I confirm the 20 cm Y-cable is supplying enough current for my 2.5" hard disk after plugging it in?

The drive should spin up immediately, appear in the operating system without errors, and sustain file transfers without disconnecting or clicking noises.

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