STARTECH USB2CB2M 2m USB 2.0 Type-C to USB-B cable
Connects USB 2.0 Type-B peripherals to USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 hosts at 480 Mbit/s with a reversible Type-C plug
- Rated speed480 Mbit/s
- Connection typeUSB C to USB B
- Connector count2
- Connector details1 x USB Type-C (24-pin) USB 2.0 Male to 1 x USB B (4 pin) Ma
- Connector genderMale to Male
- Apple compatibilityUSB-C port
- Reversible USB-C connector simplifies plugging in
- 2-metre length gives flexible device placement
- USB 2.0 480 Mbit/s speed handles printers and drives
- Nickel-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable contact
- Aluminium-Mylar foil with braid shielding reduces signal interference
Connect USB-B peripherals to USB-C
This two-metre cable links USB 2.0 Type-B devices such as printers, scanners or external drives to computers equipped with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports. The reversible Type-C plug inserts either way up, removing orientation hassle. Nickel-plated connectors and foil-plus-braid shielding protect signal integrity. The PVC jacket resists everyday wear.
Sustained 480 Mbit/s throughput over the full length
Rated at USB 2.0 speeds, the cable maintains 480 Mbit/s across the entire 2 m run without the drop-off seen in longer or unshielded leads. The 22/30 AWG conductors and aluminium-Mylar foil with braid minimise interference during extended print jobs or large file transfers. Straight connectors reduce strain on ports during continuous use.
Reversible USB-C male to USB-B male connector pair
The decisive specification is the male-to-male combination of a 24-pin USB-C 2.0 plug and a 4-pin USB-B plug. This pin-out only serves USB 2.0 peripherals; it cannot carry USB 3.x, DisplayPort or power-delivery signals. Buyers needing faster data rates or alternate-mode video must choose a different cable.
How it compares
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- Price $26.99
- Pricier than about 89% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | StarTech.com |
| Model name | USB2CB2M |
| Product type | USB 2.0 |
| Product color | Black |
| Performance | |
| Rated speed | 480 Mbit/s |
| Ports & slots | |
| Connection type | USB C to USB B |
| Connector count | 2 |
| Connector details | 1 x USB Type-C (24-pin) USB 2.0 Male to 1 x USB B (4 pin) Male |
| Connector gender | Male to Male |
| Size & build | |
| Cable shielding | Aluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid |
| Shipping weight | 0.07 kg |
| Package size | 225 × 125 × 10 mm |
| Compatibility | |
| Apple compatibility | USB-C port |
Questions about this item
Does the USB2CB2M cable generate noticeable heat or draw extra power when left connected to a printer all day?
The cable is passive with 22/30 AWG conductors and aluminium-Mylar foil plus braid shielding, so it adds no active heat or measurable power draw during continuous use.
What port must my computer already have for this USB Type-C to USB-B cable to work?
Your computer needs a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port; the reversible 24-pin USB-C plug connects directly without adapters.
Will this cable work reliably with an older USB 2.0 scanner that uses a standard USB-B socket?
Yes — the 4-pin USB-B male connector mates with legacy USB 2.0 peripherals and the link runs at the full 480 Mbit/s USB 2.0 rate.
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