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Three short blue USB 3.0 A-to-A cables with moulded connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Male to Male Extension Cable 3 Pack 1.6FT

SKU CH-0230-KMQDE

Three USB 3.0 male-to-male cables extend connections up to 5 Gbps for hard drives, cooling pads and peripherals

  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed, ten times faster than USB 2.0
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
  • Male-to-male design extends existing USB 3.0 or 2.0 cables by 1.6 ft
  • Shielded bare copper conductors with foil and braid for error-free data transmission
  • Molded strain relief and grip treads for durable, easy plugging and unplugging

What This Cable Does

The SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Male to Male Extension Cable extends the reach between a host and a Type‑A peripheral. It supports SuperSpeed transfer up to 5 Gbps and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. The three‑pack gives you spare links for multiple devices.

Build Integration

Each 1.6 ft cable plugs directly into a standard USB 3.0 Type‑A port on a desktop, laptop, hub or TV box. Molded strain‑relief and grip treads make insertion secure, while nickel‑plated connectors, bare copper conductors and foil‑and‑braid shielding preserve signal integrity. No driver installation is required.

Sustained‑Load Behaviour

The shielding and copper construction keep error‑free throughput steady during long file transfers or continuous peripheral operation. Backward compatibility ensures the link remains stable even when connected to older USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 hosts. Buyers needing longer runs or right‑angle connectors will need a different solution.

Highlights

  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed, ten times faster than USB 2.0
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
  • Male-to-male design extends existing USB 3.0 or 2.0 cables by 1.6 ft
  • Shielded bare copper conductors with foil and braid for error-free data transmission
  • Molded strain relief and grip treads for durable, easy plugging and unplugging

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the 5 Gbps speed hold up when I run a 2.5-inch external hard drive enclosure all day?

The cable is rated for up to 5 Gbps SuperSpeed transfer and uses bare copper conductors with foil and braid shielding to maintain signal clarity during sustained use.

Does the cable get warm or draw extra power during continuous operation with a laptop cooling pad?

The nickel-plated connectors and shielded construction are designed for reliable performance without added heat or power draw beyond the USB 3.0 specification.

My device has a USB 3.0 Type-A port — will this male-to-male cable plug straight in?

Yes, both ends are USB 3.0 Type-A male connectors, so they fit directly into any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Type-A port on your computer or peripheral.

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