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Two short grey braided USB-A male-to-male cables, 0.5 ft each

ApoJodly USB 3.0 Type A Male-to-Male Cable 0.5 ft 2-Pack Grey

SKU CH-8QC4-QMT82

Two short USB 3.0 Type-A male-to-male cables transfer data at 5 Gbps between peripherals and a computer

  • TypeUSB
  • Connector TypeUSB Type A
  • ColorGrey
  • Cable Length0.5
  • Length0.5
  • Connector DetailUSB Type A
  • 5 Gbps data transfer for fast file moves
  • Two 0.5 ft cables keep setups tidy
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion over time
  • Nylon braid survives 20000 bend cycles
  • Works with drives, coolers, hubs and more

What this cable does

The ApoJodly USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable links a USB 3.0 peripheral such as a hard-drive enclosure, laptop cooler or KVM switch to a computer. Each pack contains two .5 ft grey cords. The connectors are gold-plated and the jacket is a braided nylon sleeve tested to 20000 bends for durability.

Speed and signal quality

The cord operates at the USB 3.0 rate of 5 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. Foil and braid shielding plus bare copper conductors keep the signal clean during file transfers. No driver is required; the link is established as soon as both ends are plugged in.

Limits you should know

The cable does not carry video, does not charge devices and cannot connect two computers directly for data transfer. Check that the .5 ft length reaches between your cooler or enclosure and the host port before ordering.

Highlights

  • 5 Gbps data transfer for fast file moves
  • Two 0.5 ft cables keep setups tidy
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion over time
  • Nylon braid survives 20000 bend cycles
  • Works with drives, coolers, hubs and more

Specifications

BrandApoJodly
TypeUSB
Connector TypeUSB Type A
ColorGrey
Cable Length0.5
Length0.5
Connector DetailUSB Type A
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Speed5 gigabits_per_second

Questions about this item

How do I plug the 0.5 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable into my laptop cooler without straining the port?

Align the gold-plated USB-A connector with the port, insert straight in until the reinforced joint seats fully, and avoid bending the nylon braid sharply at the strain relief — the 20000-cycle rating only applies when the cable curves naturally.

When will the gold-plated connectors or braided jacket need replacement under daily connect-disconnect cycles?

The connectors are rated for 20000 bending cycles and the gold plating resists oxidation; replace the cable only if the braid frays, the strain relief cracks, or data drops below 5 Gbps during sustained transfers.

At what point does the 5 Gbps transfer rate drop during a long file copy to an external hard-drive enclosure?

The 5 Gbps link is limited by the USB 3.0 host controller and the enclosure's own bridge chip; sustained throughput typically falls to the device's steady-state write speed once its cache fills, not by the cable itself.

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