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Blue USB 3.0 A Male to Micro B Male cable with reinforced strain relief connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 A Male to Micro B Male Cable

SKU CH-F5QT-VJ52P

USB 3.0 A-to-Micro-B cable links 2.5-inch external hard drives for fast data transfer and steady power delivery with reinforced strain relief

  • USB 3.0 speed cuts large-file backup time
  • USB A to Micro B fits portable 2.5-inch external hard drives
  • Simultaneous data sync and stable power for HDD operation
  • Reinforced strain relief prevents wire fracture from repeated plugging
  • Plug-and-play with no extra drivers required

Purpose and audience

The SMUGDESK cable connects a USB 3.0 Type-A host port to a Micro-B equipped 2.5-inch external hard drive. It targets users who need a direct, driver-free link for backing up documents, videos and pictures between a computer and portable storage.

Build integration

The cord plugs straight into the host and the drive, requiring no adapter, hub or external power brick. It carries both the data stream and the drive’s operating current in one run, freeing a second port that would otherwise be needed for a separate power lead.

Thermals, noise and power

Passive wiring produces no audible noise and adds negligible heat inside the chassis. The cable draws only the bus power allowed by the USB 3.0 specification, so the host port supplies the drive without exceeding its rated current budget.

How it compares

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

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What maximum data rate does the USB 3.0 interface provide for sustained transfers?

The cable follows the USB 3.0 specification, so sustained throughput is limited by that standard’s 5 Gbit/s signalling rate.

Does the cable generate noticeable heat or draw extra power during all-day backup sessions?

It carries only the power required by the connected 2.5-inch drive; the cable itself adds no active circuitry, so heat and draw stay minimal.

Which port must my external hard drive already have for this cable to fit?

The drive needs a USB 3.0 Micro B receptacle, the rectangular port found on most 2.5-inch portable HDDs.

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