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Black USB-C to Micro-B cable with straight connectors, 1.2m length

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CableCreation USB 3.1 C to Micro B Cable 10Gbps 1.2m Black

SKU CH-A31E-6MA33

Connects USB-C laptops to Micro-B drives and phones at up to 10 Gbps over 1.2 m

  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
  • 10 Gbps transfer speed for SSD file moves
  • 2 m length reaches desktop drives easily
  • USB 3.1 Type C host works with MacBook Pro 2016-2020
  • Micro B 3.0 fits Galaxy S5 and portable drives
  • Backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports

USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable

This USB 3.1 Type C to Micro B cable connects a USB-C host to external hard drives, smartphones or tablets for data transfer and charging. It supports up to 10Gbps with solid-state drives, while traditional hard drives operate around 5Gbps. The 1.2m length suits desktop and mobile setups. It is new and ready for use.

Compatible hosts and devices

The USB-C host side works with MacBook Pro 2016 to 2020, MacBook Air 2018 to 2020, iMac 2017, iMac Pro, iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 inch, XPS 13, XPS 15, Chromebook Pixel, Pavilion X2, Yoga 910 and listed OnePlus and Huawei phones. The Micro B device side fits Galaxy S5, Note 3, Note Pro 12.2 and USB 3.0 portable drives such as Toshiba Canvio, Seagate FreeAgent, My Passport and Elements. Buyers needing USB-A host connectivity or USB-C device ports should look elsewhere.

10Gbps transfer ceiling

The single specification that decides fit is the 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 rating, which only applies when the connected drive supports that speed; mechanical drives will run at roughly half that rate. If your workflow demands sustained 10Gbps from spinning media, this cable cannot deliver it.

Highlights

  • 10 Gbps transfer speed for SSD file moves
  • 2 m length reaches desktop drives easily
  • USB 3.1 Type C host works with MacBook Pro 2016-2020
  • Micro B 3.0 fits Galaxy S5 and portable drives
  • Backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports

Specifications

Connector TypeUSB A to USB A

Questions about this item

What type of USB port must my laptop already have to use this USB 3.1 C to Micro B cable?

Your laptop needs a USB Type C port because the USB-C connector on this cable is the host side.

Will this cable still work at full 10 Gbps speed if I connect it to an older USB 3.0 Micro-B external hard drive?

No, traditional hard drives with a USB 3.0 Micro-B port run at about 5 Gbps, which is half the cable's maximum 10 Gbps rating.

How can I verify the cable is delivering the advertised 10 Gbps transfer rate after I plug it in?

Transfer a large file to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 SSD and check that the sustained speed approaches 10 Gbps; mechanical drives will only reach roughly 5 Gbps.

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