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Black Y cable with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 male ends joining a USB-C connector, 60cm long

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 & 2.0 Dual Power to USB-C Y Cable 60cm Black

SKU CH-65JJ-PGFVX

Combines USB 3.0 data and power with a second USB 2.0 power connector to run a USB-C device from two ports, 60 cm long

  • Combines two USB ports for extra power
  • USB 3.0 connector handles both power and data
  • USB 2.0 connector provides additional power only
  • 60 cm length suits desktop and portable drives
  • Designed for USB-C devices needing more current

USB-C Y cable for dual-port power

This USB-C Y cable draws power from two USB-A ports to run a single USB-C device. One connector provides USB 3.0 data and power, the other supplies USB 2.0 power only. It targets users whose laptop or desktop port cannot deliver enough current for a portable 2.5-inch hard drive or similar peripheral.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 and 2.0 interfaces

The USB 3.0 leg handles both data and power, while the USB 2.0 leg contributes power alone. Combined current is still bound by what each host port can supply, so devices needing more than the two ports provide will not operate. Cable length is 60 cm, which restricts placement between the host and the device.

Capacity and headroom for portable drives

The design comfortably handles typical portable 2.5-inch drives that exceed a single port's current allowance. It runs out of headroom when the device's peak draw surpasses the combined output of the two USB-A ports, or when the host cannot supply the required current on either port.

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Price $19.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Should I pick this Y-cable or a single USB-C cable for my 2.5 inch drive?

Choose this Y-cable when one USB port cannot deliver enough current for your 2.5 inch drive; it draws power from two ports simultaneously.

What does the USB 3.0 label mean for actual transfer speed with this cable?

The USB 3.0 connector supports up to 5 Gbps data, while the USB 2.0 connector supplies power only, so real-world speed depends on your drive and host controller.

How do the USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 plugs work together on this Y-cable?

Plug the USB 3.0 end into a blue port for data and power, and the USB 2.0 end into any black port for extra power; both must be connected for the cable to function.

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