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Short 30cm USB 3.0 Type-B female to USB-C male cable, compact form factor, matte finish

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Type-B Female to USB-C Male Cable 30cm

SKU CH-SKJX-5CHBX

A 30 cm USB 3.0 Type-B female to USB-C male cable for connecting legacy USB-B peripherals to USB-C hosts at up to 5 Gbps

  • Tidy desktop wiring with compact 30cm cable length
  • Connects USB-C hosts to USB 3.0 Type-B peripherals
  • Fast 5Gbps data transfer for large file copying
  • Plug-and-play simplicity with no driver installation required
  • Durable jacket withstands frequent plug-and-unplug cycles

USB 3.0 Type-B to USB-C adapter cable

This 30 cm cable connects USB-C host devices to legacy USB 3.0 Type-B peripherals such as external SSDs, hard drives, cameras and printers. It is designed for users who need a short, tidy link between modern laptops or adapters and older USB-B equipment. The compact length keeps desktop wiring clean and avoids excess slack in tight spaces. No driver installation is required for basic data operation.

Replacing a long USB-B to USB-A lead

The cable upgrades a standard USB-B to USB-A connection by providing a direct USB-C plug, removing the need for a separate dongle or adapter on the host side. The jump is worth it when you want a single, short cord that supports 5 Gbps bandwidth for fast file transfers and backups. It is not intended for high-power fast-charging applications, so buyers who need power delivery should look elsewhere. Confirm both ends support USB 3.0 to reach the full 5 Gbps rate.

Plug-and-play installation with one caveat

Installation is straightforward: plug the USB-C male end into the host and the Type-B device cable into the female port, then transfer data immediately. The robust jacket resists wear from frequent connect and disconnect cycles. The main issue arises if either device only runs at USB 2.0 speeds, which caps throughput well below the rated maximum. Also, the fixed 30 cm length offers no reach for distant peripherals.

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Price $12.99
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Questions about this item

Does the 30cm length fit between a USB-C laptop port and a USB 3.0 Type-B external drive on a desk?

The 30cm cable is designed for tidy desktop wiring and limited-space setups, so it spans the short gap between a USB-C host and a USB 3.0 Type-B peripheral without excess slack.

Do I need to install any driver before the USB 3.0 Type-B female to USB-C male cable works with my printer?

No driver is required; the cable is plug-and-play, so you simply connect the USB-C plug to the host and the USB 3.0 Type-B device into the female port.

Will the USB 3.0 Type-B female port wear out after frequent plug-and-unplug cycles with my camera?

The robust cable jacket is built for stable long-term daily usage and improves wear resistance for repeated connections.

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