No Sew USB 3.0 Extension Cable 6 ft Male-to-Female 5 Gbps Black
Extends USB-A connections up to 6 ft with 5 Gbps data transfer and gold-plated connectors for reliable peripheral use
- Rated speed5 Gbit/s
- Cable length6 ft (1.83 m)
- Connector count9
- Connector genderMale-to-Female
- Apple compatibilityPlayStation
- Build detailsGold
- Easy reach for USB peripherals with 6 ft male-to-female cable
- 5 Gbps data transfer — 10× faster than USB 2.0 480 Mbps
- Gold-plated connectors and foil plus braid shielding resist EMI and RFI interference
- Reinforced joints rated for 15000+ bends extend cable service life
- Backward compatible with USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 — plug-and-play, no driver required
Purpose & Audience
This six-foot USB 3.0 Type-A extension cable adds reach between a host computer and peripherals such as keyboards, mice, printers, flash drives, webcams or game controllers. It suits desktop users who need extra length without replacing the device's own cable. Builders who require internal headers, panel-mount connectors or a different connector type will not find those options here.
Sustained-Load Behaviour
The cable is rated for 5 Gbps transfer speed and maintains USB 3.0 signalling through foil and braid shielding plus gold-plated contacts that resist corrosion. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 ensures stable operation when the host port negotiates a lower rate. No active electronics are present, so performance depends entirely on the host controller and the attached device.
Installation & Common Issues
Connection is plug-and-play with no driver installation required on standard operating systems. The reinforced joint and 15,000-plus bend rating reduce strain at the connector ends during repeated routing. Users should verify that the male plug seats fully in recessed ports; a loose fit can cause intermittent disconnects or fallback to slower speeds.
How it compares
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- Price $10.99
- Cheaper than about 84% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | VCZHS Tech |
| Product type | Type-A |
| Product color | Black |
| Performance | |
| Rated speed | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ports & slots | |
| Connector count | 9 |
| Connector gender | Male-to-Female |
| Size & build | |
| Cable length | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Overall length | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Build details | Gold |
| Compatibility | |
| Apple compatibility | PlayStation |
Questions about this item
Will the 6 ft cable heat up or draw extra power during all-day file transfers at 5 Gbps?
The copper conductors and foil-and-braid shielding keep resistance low, so the extension adds no measurable heat or power draw during sustained 5 Gbps transfers.
What port must my computer already have for this male-to-female Type-A extender to work?
Your host needs a standard USB Type-A port — USB 3.0 for full 5 Gbps speed, or USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 for backward-compatible operation.
Can I keep using my older USB 2.0 printer and scanner through this 3.0 extension without losing functionality?
Yes, the cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices, so legacy peripherals work exactly as they did before.
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