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Four white USB-C female to USB-A male adapters

QianLink QER1 USB-C Female to USB-A Male Adapter 4-Pack White

SKU CH-6NBQ-H93EB

Four USB-C female to USB-A male adapters convert standard USB ports for 480 Mbps data and 3 Amp charging

  • Adapter typeUSB Type C
  • Thunderbolt 3 supportUSB
  • First connectorUSB Type C
  • Second connectorUSB Type C
  • Units per package1
  • Product typeUSB Type C
  • Converts USB-A ports to USB-C for charging and data
  • Supports up to 3 A power output for fast charging
  • Delivers up to 480 Mbps data transfer via USB 2.0
  • Four adapters included for home, office, car and travel
  • Works with iPhone 11 through 17, Galaxy S20 through S25, iPad and Pixel devices

What this adapter does and who it helps

This QianLink QER1 four-pack converts a standard USB-A port into a USB-C female socket for charging and data transfer. It suits anyone with legacy USB-A chargers, power banks or laptop ports who needs to connect USB-C cables, flash drives or hubs. Each white adapter handles up to 3 A of power and 480 Mbps data. Buyers who require video output, MagSafe charging or 5 Gbps speeds should look elsewhere.

Practical limits of the USB 2.0 interface

The adapter operates at USB 2.0 rates, so maximum throughput is 480 Mbps and it cannot reach USB 3.0 or 3.1 speeds. Video signals such as HDMI, VGA or DisplayPort are not supported, and MagSafe wireless chargers will not work through this device. Thunderbolt is listed but the underlying protocol remains USB 2.0, so Thunderbolt peripherals will fall back to basic data and power only.

Installation ease and common pitfalls

Simply insert the USB-A male end into any standard USB-A port and plug a USB-C cable or device into the female side — no drivers required. The most frequent issue is expecting faster transfer rates or video capability, which the USB 2.0 hardware cannot deliver. Another common mistake is attempting to use a MagSafe charger through the adapter, which is explicitly unsupported.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,430 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameQianLink
Model nameQER1
Part numberQ2
Product typeUSB Type C
Product colorWhite
Adapter typeUSB Type C
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt 3 supportUSB
First connectorUSB Type C
Second connectorUSB Type C
In the box
Units per package1

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4-pack or would a single adapter cover my needs?

The listing is sold as a 4-pack of white USB-C female to USB-A male adapters, so you receive four units in one purchase.

What does the 480 Mbps figure mean when I plug this into my laptop?

The adapter runs at USB 2.0 speeds, so real-world file transfers peak at 480 Mbps and it cannot reach USB 3.0 or 3.1 rates.

Will this work with a USB 3.0 Type-A port or is it limited to older sockets?

It fits any standard USB-A port, but the connection stays at USB 2.0 performance regardless of the host port version.

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