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Two short cables: USB-C to Micro 3.0 B and USB 3.0 A to Micro 3.0 B, 15cm each

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 2-Pack USB 3.1 15cm Cable Set: USB-C to Micro 3.0 B & USB 3.0 A to Micro 3.0 B

SKU CH-M5J7-2XMWC

Two 15 cm cables connect Micro 3.0 B drives to USB 3.0 Type-A or USB 3.1 Type-C ports for fast data transfer

  • Two cables cover USB-A and USB-C hosts for Micro 3.0 B drives
  • USB 3.1 standard enables fast file transfers with portable SSDs and hard disks
  • 15cm length keeps desks tidy and suits portable setups
  • Reinforced moulded connectors resist repeated plugging and maintain stable signals
  • Plug-and-play with external drives, SSDs and Micro 3.0 B storage devices

Two-cable set for Micro 3.0 B drives

This SMUGDESK pack supplies a USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro 3.0 B cable and a USB 3.1 Type-C to Micro 3.0 B cable, each 15 cm long. It targets users who connect portable SSDs or external hard drives to both legacy USB-A ports and newer USB-C laptops. The short length keeps desk setups tidy without excess slack.

Plug-and-play with reinforced connectors

No driver installation is required; both cables work immediately on supported operating systems. Molded strain relief on each connector resists wear from repeated insertion and reduces the chance of loose contact or signal drop-out. The only common issue is the fixed 15 cm reach, which may be too short if the host port is recessed or far from the drive.

Limited by Micro 3.0 B host compatibility

The cables operate at USB 3.1 speeds, but actual throughput depends on the host controller and the drive’s own interface. They cannot add 3.1 performance to a USB 2.0 port, and they do not fit devices that use USB-C, Micro-B 2.0 or proprietary connectors. Buyers needing longer runs or different port types must look elsewhere.

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

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 15cm USB 3.1 cables are transferring data at full speed after connecting my Micro 3.0 B drive?

Plug the cable into your PC and external SSD or hard drive, then copy a large file and verify the transfer rate matches USB 3.1 expectations. No driver install is needed; the connection is plug-and-play.

What exactly comes in the 2-pack and do I need any extra adapters for my devices?

The box contains two separate 15cm cables: one USB 3.0 Type-A Male to Micro 3.0 B Male and one USB 3.1 Type-C Male to Micro 3.0 B Male. No additional adapters are required if your host has USB-A or USB-C ports.

Which of the two 15cm cables should I use — the USB 3.0 Type-A or the USB 3.1 Type-C — for my laptop?

Choose the USB 3.1 Type-C to Micro 3.0 B cable if your laptop has a USB-C port; use the USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro 3.0 B cable for traditional USB-A ports. Both support high-speed data transfer for your Micro 3.0 B drive.

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