This USB 3.0 cable is great for connecting an 500gb 1tb 2tb 3tb 4tb 5tb external hard drive and other devices requiring a 3.0 micro B connection.

USB 3.0 uses less power, but has increased power output - up to 4.8 Gbit/s. Compared with the USB 2.0 transmission speed, USB 3.0 is 10 times faster. Compatible: New devices or old

You can use this cable for Mac or PC applications. It is also backwards compatible so you can use it for devices that are USB 2.0 or 1.1 compliant.