DESCRIPTION of USB 3.0 Cable
USB 3.0 Cable
Connections (Both Ends)
Male USB 3.0 Plug Connectors
USB Type A Jack Connections
Length: 1.8m - 2m (Depending on Supplier)
Colour: Blue
Compatibility: Windows, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Linux, MacOS
USES of USB 3.0 Cable
Use as a USB 3.0 gender changing cable
Could be used with...
USB 3.0 hubs, external hard drives, scanners, printers depending on required connections
Ideal for use with USB 3.0 wall sockets
ADVANTAGES of USB 3.0 Cable
The speed of this USB 3.0 cable is 10x that of USB 2.0 when used with USB 3.0 compatible hardware
6ft is a good length and will cover most uses
DISADVANTAGES of USB 3.0 Printer Cable
May not be long enough depending on the situation but passive USB 3.0 cables are limited in length (See blow)
NOTE on USB 3.0 Cables
3m is the maximum recommended run for a USB 3.0 cable, over 3m you can run into communication issues
If you need longer than 3m, then you will need what's called an active USB 3.0 cable which is externally powered