We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black USB 3.0 active extension cable 16 feet with separate 5V power cable, male to female Type A connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 16 Feet with 5V Power Cable

SKU CH-6H6N-Q0E9J

Extends USB 3.0 connections up to 16 feet with built-in signal booster chips and an included 5V power cable for reliable 5 Gbps data transfer

Cable Length 16 Feet

  • Extends USB 3.0 devices up to 16 feet without signal loss
  • Built-in booster chips maintain full 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Triple shielding blocks EMI and RFI for reliable data delivery
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion and ensure lasting conductivity
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices

Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable 16 Feet

This active USB 3.0 extension cable extends a Type-A connection by sixteen feet while maintaining SuperSpeed performance. Built-in signal booster chips prevent attenuation over the longer run. It is suited for users who need to position peripherals such as printers, cameras, VR headsets or game consoles farther from the host computer. The cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices.

Practical Limits of USB 3.0 Active Extension

The cable supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, which is ten times faster than the 480 Mbps ceiling of USB 2.0. Triple-layer shielding with aluminium foil and braid reduces EMI and RFI interference that can corrupt high-speed signals. Gold-plated connectors resist oxidation for reliable contact. The included 5 V power cable supplies the booster chips, ensuring stable operation at the full sixteen-foot length without signal degradation.

Installation and Common Issues

Connect the male Type-A plug to the host port and the female Type-A receptacle to the device cable; attach the 5 V power cable to a USB power source to activate the booster chips. No drivers are required for Windows, macOS or Linux. The most frequent issue is insufficient power to the booster chips if the 5 V lead is left unconnected, which causes intermittent disconnects or fallback to USB 2.0 speeds. Ensure the power cable is firmly seated before use.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB Cords & Extension Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $27.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16-foot active cable or a shorter passive one?

The 16-foot active cable includes built-in signal booster chips to prevent attenuation at this length; passive cables typically cannot maintain USB 3.0 speeds beyond shorter distances.

What does the 5 Gbps headline speed mean when I plug this into my PC?

You can expect SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, which is 10 times faster than the 480 Mbps limit of USB 2.0, provided your host and device both support USB 3.0.

How does the USB 3.0 Type-A interface affect what I can connect?

The cable uses a USB 3.0 Type-A male to Type-A female connection, backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices, so it works with printers, cameras, drives, VR headsets and more.

More in USB Cords & Extension Cables

Similar items