Vention USB 3.0 C Male to Micro-B Male 2A Cable 1M Black
The Vention USB 3.0 cable connects USB-C devices to external hard drives and peripherals with Micro-B 3.0 ports. This 1-meter cable supports USB 3.0 data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and 2A charging capability, enabling fast file transfers and device power delivery. It’s designed for professionals and tech users who need reliable connectivity between modern USB-C computers and USB 3.0 storage devices.
Technical Specifications
Connectivity
- Connector 1: USB Type-C Male (USB 3.0)
- Connector 2: USB 3.0 Micro-B Male (10-pin)
- Data Transfer Speed: 5Gbps (USB 3.0 SuperSpeed)
- Charging Current: 2A maximum
- Cable Length: 1 meter (3.3 feet)
Compatibility
- Host Devices: Laptops, tablets, and desktops with USB-C ports (USB 3.0 or higher)
- Target Devices: External hard drives, portable SSDs, card readers with USB 3.0 Micro-B ports
- Operating Systems: Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS 10.6+, Linux, Chrome OS
- USB Standards: USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
Physical Specifications
- Cable Color: Black
- Connector Housing: PVC with molded strain relief
- Conductor Material: Oxygen-free copper
- Shielding: Triple-layer (foil + braided + foil)
- Wire Gauge: 28AWG data, 24AWG power
- Cable Diameter: Approximately 5mm
- Weight: 35 grams
Performance Features
- Maximum Transfer Rate: 5Gbps theoretical, ~400-450MB/s practical
- Power Output: 5V/2A (10W)
- Signal Integrity: Error-free transmission up to rated speed
- Hot-Swap Support: Yes (plug and unplug without system restart)
Use Cases & Applications
External Hard Drive Connectivity: Connect Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, and other USB 3.0 external hard drives to modern laptops equipped only with USB-C ports. The 5Gbps transfer speed handles full system backups and large media file transfers efficiently, completing tasks in minutes rather than hours.
Portable SSD Access: Access high-speed portable SSDs like Samsung T5/T7, SanDisk Extreme, and Crucial X8 models from USB-C computers. The cable maintains full USB 3.0 performance, allowing photographers and videographers to edit 4K footage directly from external drives without performance bottlenecks.
Professional Photography Workflows: Transfer RAW image files from USB 3.0 card readers to USB-C equipped MacBook Pro and Dell XPS laptops. Wedding photographers moving hundreds of gigabytes after events benefit from the faster speeds compared to USB 2.0 alternatives.
Video Production Backups: Video editors working with 4K and 1080p footage use the cable to archive project files to external drives. The 2A power delivery keeps bus-powered drives operational during extended backup sessions without requiring separate power sources.
Data Migration Projects: IT professionals migrating data between systems use the cable to connect external drives to new USB-C workstations. The backward compatibility ensures connection to both newer USB 3.0 drives and legacy USB 2.0 Micro-B devices during transition periods.
Audio Interface Connectivity: Connect USB 3.0 Micro-B audio interfaces and MIDI controllers to modern production laptops. Music producers and audio engineers maintain low-latency performance while using professional recording equipment with USB-C computers.
Scientific Equipment Integration: Laboratory technicians connect USB 3.0 microscopes, spectrometers, and data acquisition devices to USB-C tablets and laptops. The cable enables field research with portable computing devices while maintaining high-speed data collection capabilities.
