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A long blue USB 3.0 active extension cable with male and female Type-A connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 65 Feet

SKU CH-S2X8-VSXWJ

Active USB 3.0 extension cable reaches 65 feet with built-in signal boosters for 5 Gbps data transfer

Cable Length 65 Feet

  • 65 ft reach with built-in signal boosters
  • 5 Gbps SuperSpeed transfer for fast file moves
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
  • Triple-layer shielding cuts EMI/RFI interference
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices

Product Identity

This SMUGDESK USB 3.0 active extension cable spans 65 feet and uses built-in signal booster chips to maintain SuperSpeed performance over long runs. It connects a USB Type-A male plug to a Type-A female port, allowing distant peripherals to operate without signal loss. The gold-plated connectors and multi-layer shielding protect data integrity in electrically noisy environments.

Who Benefits and Who Does Not

The cable suits users who need to place printers, scanners, cameras, VR headsets, or game consoles far from the host computer. It also serves installations where USB 2.0 or 1.1 devices must reach across large rooms or between floors. Buyers who need more than 65 feet of reach, or who require USB-C or Type-B connectors, should look at something else.

Deciding Specification

The critical figure is the 5 Gbps maximum transfer rate, which is ten times faster than the 480 Mbps limit of USB 2.0. This bandwidth determines whether the cable can handle high-throughput devices such as external hard drives or surveillance cameras without bottlenecking their performance.

Highlights

  • 65 ft reach with built-in signal boosters
  • 5 Gbps SuperSpeed transfer for fast file moves
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
  • Triple-layer shielding cuts EMI/RFI interference
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 65-foot length with three signal-booster chips keep the 5 Gbps transfer rate stable under sustained use?

The cable uses three built-in booster chips and triple shielding to maintain SuperSpeed 5 Gbps over the full 65-foot run without signal attenuation.

Will the cable or its booster chips get hot or draw extra power when left running all day?

An included DC 5 V 2 A power adapter supplies the booster chips, keeping the extension stable during continuous operation without relying on the host port for extra current.

What must I already have for this 65-foot active extension to work with my devices?

You need a USB Type-A host port and a USB Type-A device plug; the cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 equipment.

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