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Short Y-cable with two Type-A plugs and one Micro-B connector, smooth dark sheath

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B Y Cable 0.6m

SKU CH-T9SD-J7YGY

A 0.6 m Y-cable delivers extra power and USB 3.0 data speeds to Micro B external hard drives

  • 6 m length keeps external drives close to the laptop
  • Dual Type-A plugs deliver extra power for stable hard-disk operation
  • USB 3.0 interface enables high-speed file transfers
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports
  • Braided-free sheath resists daily bending and wear

Purpose and audience

This USB 3.0 Type A to Micro B Y cable connects portable external hard drives that use a Micro B 3.0 port to a standard Type A host. The dual-head design draws supplementary power from a second Type A socket, preventing drive spin-down or recognition errors on ports with limited current. It suits office backup, file storage and multimedia transfer workflows.

Compatibility check

Verify that the external drive uses a Micro USB 3.0 Micro B connector, not the smaller Micro USB 2.0 or USB-C variants. Ensure the host device provides two free Type A ports spaced closely enough for the 0.6 m split. The cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 hosts, though transfer rates will fall to the host capability.

Sustained-load behaviour

High-purity copper conductors and integrated shielding maintain signal integrity during prolonged bulk transfers, reducing errors caused by electromagnetic interference. The moulded connectors and flexible outer sheath resist fatigue from repeated insertion and daily bending, keeping contact resistance stable over long sessions without driver intervention.

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

Does the Y cable include both USB Type A plugs or do I need a second charger?

The cable has two Type A connectors on the Y split — one for data and power, the second for extra power only — so nothing else is required.

Should I choose this 0.6 m length or a longer cable for my desktop setup?

At 0.6 m the cable reaches a front-panel port or a laptop side port cleanly; if your drive sits on the floor beside a tower, measure the distance first.

The box says USB 3.0 — what speed will I actually see when copying large video files?

It runs at the USB 3.0 signalling rate of 5 Gbit/s, and the copper conductors plus shielding keep transfers steady, so large video moves stay fast.

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