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Black six-foot USB 3.0 cable with gold-plated Type A male connectors on both ends

SatelliteSale

SatelliteSale USB 3.0 Type A Male to Male Cable 6 ft

SKU CH-74VZ-11DRR

A six-foot USB 3.0 Type-A male-to-male cable with gold-plated connectors and multi-layer shielding for up to 5 Gbps data transfer between peripherals and a host computer

  • Refresh frequencyUp to 5 Gbit/s
  • Rated speedUp to 5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Cable length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector details1 x USB 3.0 to USB 3.0
  • SuperSpeed transfers up to 5 Gbps for rapid file movement
  • Gold-plated connectors resist oxidation for reliable long-term contact
  • Multi-layer shielding protects signal integrity against interference
  • Flexible PVC jacket withstands repeated bending in daily use
  • Plug-and-play design connects peripherals instantly without drivers

What this cable connects

This USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable links a host computer to peripherals such as hard-drive enclosures, printers, cameras and other USB-compatible devices. It supports data rates up to 5 Gbps and uses gold-plated connectors with multi-layer shielding. The 6 ft PVC jacket resists bending damage. Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation.

Speed limit and compatibility

The cable delivers up to 5 Gbps when every connected device and port also supports USB 3.0. Older USB 2.0 or 1.1 equipment will work but falls back to its own lower transfer rate. The specification notes that USB 3.1 and 3.2 reach higher speeds, so this cable will not achieve those rates even if the ports are capable of them.

Check before ordering

This cable does not support direct computer-to-computer connections. Verify that the device you intend to attach presents a standard USB Type A female port and that the host also provides a Type A port. Ensure both ends of the link are USB 3.0 if you need the full 5 Gbps throughput.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSatelliteSale
Model name6-FT-USB-3.0
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedUp to 5 Gbit/s
Display
Refresh frequencyUp to 5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count2
Connector details1 x USB 3.0 to USB 3.0
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Cable length6 ft (1.83 m)
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Cable shieldingYes
Conductor typeOxygen-free Copper Conductor
Build detailsGold Plated Connectors, Multi-Layer Shielding, Flexible PVC Jacket
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityCompatible with audio/video equipment supporting RCA connections.
Supported platformsSupports all operating systems

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 6 ft length or a shorter cable for my external hard drive?

The 6 ft length gives you extra reach between the drive and the host port without stretching the cable, while the same 5 Gbps speed and gold-plated connectors are kept across all lengths.

What does the 5 Gbps rating actually deliver when I copy large video files?

Real-world throughput will be lower than the 5 Gbps signalling rate because of protocol overhead and the drive's own speed limit, but it remains far faster than USB 2.0 for bulk transfers.

Does the USB 3.0 Type A interface cap the speed of my 10 Gbps SSD enclosure?

Yes — the Type A connector on this cable is limited to the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 specification, so a 10 Gbps enclosure will fall back to that ceiling.

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