DESCRIPTION of USB 3.0 Cable

USB 3.0 Cable

Connections (Both Ends)

Male USB 3.0 Plug Connectors

USB Type A Jack Connections

Length: 1.8m - 2m (Depending on Supplier)

Colour: Blue

Compatibility: Windows, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Linux, MacOS

USES of USB 3.0 Cable

Use as a USB 3.0 gender changing cable

Could be used with...

USB 3.0 hubs, external hard drives, scanners, printers depending on required connections

Ideal for use with USB 3.0 wall sockets

ADVANTAGES of USB 3.0 Cable

The speed of this USB 3.0 cable is 10x that of USB 2.0 when used with USB 3.0 compatible hardware

6ft is a good length and will cover most uses

DISADVANTAGES of USB 3.0 Printer Cable

May not be long enough depending on the situation but passive USB 3.0 cables are limited in length (See blow)

NOTE on USB 3.0 Cables

3m is the maximum recommended run for a USB 3.0 cable, over 3m you can run into communication issues

If you need longer than 3m, then you will need what's called an active USB 3.0 cable which is externally powered