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Two short blue USB 3.0 Type A male-to-female extension cables, each 1 ft long

RIITOP

RIITOP 2XU3EX1FT USB 3.0 Extension Cable Type A Male to Female Blue 1 ft 2-Pack

SKU CH-YWB3-NV9VZ

Two 1 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-female extension cables in blue, supporting 5 Gbps data transfer and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1

  • Rated speedHi Speed 5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeStandard Type A Male to Female
  • Cable length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Product typeShort USB 3.0 Extension Cable
  • Product colorBlue
  • Extends USB 3.0 devices up to 1 ft
  • 5 Gbps SuperSpeed transfer for fast file moves
  • Blue colour codes cables for quick identification
  • 24+28 AWG shielding cuts electromagnetic interference
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices

What this cable does and who needs it

This two-pack of USB 3.0 Type A male-to-female extension cables adds 1 ft of reach to peripherals such as keyboards, mice, flash drives, printers or game consoles. Each cable supports SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps and remains backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. The blue PVC jacket and 24+28 AWG conductors with 6.0 mm outer diameter provide shielding against electromagnetic interference.

When the short length is the right choice

The 1 ft (30 cm) length is intended for desktop tidying — routing a device from a rear port to the front of a chassis or across a shallow desk — not for spanning a room. It replaces a standard 1 ft USB 2.0 cable when 5 Gbps throughput is required for external storage or high-resolution cameras. The jump is worth it only when the host and device both operate at USB 3.0 speeds and the extra 11.8 in of slack solves a strain or access problem.

Plug-in simplicity and the usual snag

Installation is a simple push-fit: insert the male end into the host port and the device into the female end, with no drivers required. The most common issue is accidental disconnection if the cable is pulled taut, so leave a small service loop. Users who need more than 1 ft of extension should look for a longer cable rather than daisy-chaining these, as chaining can degrade signal integrity beyond the specified 5 Gbps rating.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIITOP
Model name2XU3EX1 ft (RIITOP Short USB 3.0 Extension Cable Type A Male to Female 1 ft Feet in Blue (2Pack) )
Product typeShort USB 3.0 Extension Cable
Product colorBlue
Performance
Rated speedHi Speed 5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeStandard Type A Male to Female
Connector count2
Size & build
Cable length1 ft (0.3 m)

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 6.0 mm diameter cable need behind a desk?

The cable has an outer diameter of 6.0 mm, so allow at least that much space behind the port for the plug and bend radius.

Which way round do the Type A male and female connectors go when extending a device?

Plug the male end into the host USB 3.0 port and the female end accepts the device cable; reversing them will not work.

Will the 24+28 AWG conductors degrade after repeated plugging?

The 24+28 AWG wiring is rated for normal USB mating cycles; replace the cable only if the connectors become loose or data errors appear.

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