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Y-shaped USB-C cable splitting to USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectors, 60cm length

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SMUGDESK 60cm USB-C Power Y Cable Type-C Splitter Cord Laptops Drives

SKU CH-8JC1-M0Q44

A 60 cm USB-C Y-cable splits into USB 3.0 data and USB 2.0 power connectors to run 2.5-inch external drives from a single laptop port

  • Dual USB heads deliver extra power for 2.5-inch drives
  • USB 3.0 main channel enables fast file transfers
  • Type-C plug connects directly to modern laptops
  • 60 cm length keeps desk wiring tidy
  • Shielded copper conductors maintain stable long-duration connections

USB-C Y cable for external drives

This 60 cm USB-C Y cable splits into a USB 3.0 data connector and a USB 2.0 power connector. It connects Type-C laptops directly to 2.5-inch portable hard drives or drive enclosures. The dual-head design supplies extra current when a single port cannot power the drive reliably. Office workers and mobile professionals can use it for daily file backup and data migration tasks.

Thermals noise and power draw

Passive copper conductors and shielding layers reduce signal interference during extended transfers. No active cooling or fan is present, so the cable adds no audible noise to the workspace. The USB 2.0 leg draws supplementary bus power only when the drive demands more than the host port provides. Power consumption scales with the attached storage device rather than the cable itself.

Build fit and freedoms

The Type-C plug fits modern ultrabooks and tablets without an adapter. The 60 cm length keeps the drive close to the laptop while avoiding cable clutter on small desks. USB 3.0 backward compatibility lets the same cord work with older USB 2.0 drives at reduced speed. It eliminates the need for a separate powered hub when a single port lacks sufficient current for spinning media.

Highlights

  • Dual USB heads deliver extra power for 2.5-inch drives
  • USB 3.0 main channel enables fast file transfers
  • Type-C plug connects directly to modern laptops
  • 60 cm length keeps desk wiring tidy
  • Shielded copper conductors maintain stable long-duration connections

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I plug this Y-cable into my laptop and external drive so the 3.0 head handles data and the 2.0 head supplies extra power?

Insert the Type-C end into the laptop's USB-C port, connect the USB 3.0 male plug to the drive's data port, then plug the USB 2.0 male plug into any powered USB-A port or charger to deliver the auxiliary current the 2.5-inch drive needs.

What part of this cable is most likely to wear out first and need replacement?

The Y-junction where the single Type-C tail splits into the two USB-A legs sees the most flexing; if the strain relief cracks or the internal conductors break, the whole cable must be replaced because the moulded assembly is not serviceable.

What limits how long I can transfer large files continuously before the connection becomes unstable?

The 60-centimetre length keeps voltage drop low, but sustained high-current draw through the USB 2.0 auxiliary leg can heat the thin power conductors, so thermal throttling or host-port current limiting typically appears first during extended transfers.

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