Cable Matters 2-Pack 5Gbps USB Extension Cable - 6ft, USB 3.0 Extension Cable, Male to Female USB3.0 Extender, Compatible with Webcam, VR Headset, Printer, Hard Drive, Black

A reasonably priced 6ft USB extension cable. I needed this to make the last turn in my hidden wiring for my desk and reach the power brick for a phone charger. Works perfectly! I'm not sure if there is anything special about this vs other USB 3.0 extension cables, but it seems reasonably well built. The cord isn't too stiff but also doesn't feel thin or cheap. It was right on the money for length for what I needed.

UPDATE 2025-07-14: Received and tested the replacement cable—the video glitches are gone with my Streamcam, and I tested a couple of other things that would be susceptible to voltage drops (like a Raspberry Pi) or signal integrity issues (wireless mic) and found that all three of them worked as expected. I said I expected better of Cable Matters in my review of the defective cable because _this_ is the quality I expect from this brand. But every manufacturer has factory defects now and then. Because these cables are sold through Amazon, though, replacement was fast and easy! ORIGINAL REVIEW: I connected my Logi Streamcam to this device under Linux. The Streamcam comes with a USB-C native cable, however it's just too short to run through my monitor arm's cable management then to my PC. The signal from the camera is flickery and glitchy, with many errors and device resets. One of three things is happening here: 1. The cable is defective. This is always a possibility. 2. The USB signal integrity is weak. That's atypical for Cable Matters. 3. The copper for the 5v lines in the cable has too much resistance, meaning the camera isn't getting 5v. The latter two are usually unlikely the problem with Cable Matters cables. Their cables are usually pretty stiff compared to the similar low-priced competition and this one is no exception. The reason for this is that you can pick any two: Low price, good electrical performance, and flexible. And on that last point there's only so much you can do, especially for an extension cable. I'm going to exchange this cable. I won't remove this review (that ain't right), but I will update it with the replacement cable's performance when it arrives in a couple of days. _NEVER_ judge a company by a defective product, give them a chance to make it right. CM's got good stuff generally. So this might just be a factory defect, those happen.

UPDATE: Since writing this review, there have been two developments. Cable Matters sent me replacements, and I was able to get a response from the device manufacturer, AverMedia. Even though USB 3.0 has no length specification, per the manufacturer their device will not function with total cable lengths exceeding 2 meters (this specification is not listed anywhere on their site, the device's packaging, documentation etc). Therefore, using a 6 foot extension cable would not work. Once I knew this, I diagnosed both the original extension cables as well as the replacements with a USB 3.0 flash drive and confirmed that the transfer speeds are good. I have to commend Cable Matters for their support (wish I knew a way to contact them first rather than having them read my review!) and for their product quality. That said, the text below of my original review is still (technically) accurate. The problem isn't these cables--it's the AverMedia hardware device--but it's also true that these cables won't work for the function outlined, so I'll leave it below for reference only. If you need longer than the included 3.5 foot USB 3.0 A to Micro B cable, the highest you can go is 6 feet (I found out firsthand that the 9 foot won't work). Original review text: I bought these cables for one purpose: so I could get some extra cable length between my Avermedia CV710 Extremecap U3 capture device and my PC. Unfortunately, they don't work as advertised. See, the CV710 is picky about which USB 3.0 chipsets it supports because it needs to transfer data at a certain speed in order to capture 1080p video at 60 frames per second. So it comes with a USB 3.0 Diagnosis Tool software. Plug your device in, run the diagnostic, it tells you which resolutions you can capture at with your connection. If I plug my device directly into my USB 3.0 port using the Avermedia-provided USB cable (which is pretty short; only about 3.5 feet), then all diagnostics pass and I can capture at full 1080p60 at maximum bitrate. If I use the exact same port, the exact same capture device, and run the exact same diagnostic test only this time with one of these extension cables? All diagnostics fail. And yeah, the PC does still detect the device. I thought maybe I might have gotten a defective cable. But this was a 2-pack. It's unlikely that I got TWO bad cables. I suppose if you just wanted extensions for USB 2.0 devices that these cables would work fine, or if you had a USB 3.0 device like a storage device or something where the slightly lower transfer rate would at least still eventually let you finish. But if you plan on using this to capture game footage for Youtube or livestreaming like I was, then this isn't the product for you. I guess I'll have to spend extra to buy one longer USB 3.0 A Male to Micro B instead of this.

yes these are packaged well and perform exactly as expected. if the cable length matches your needs then this is a fine option. I didn't mind that the cable is only meant for up to 5 Gbps and not 10 Gbps since one I just use one of the cables for a smartcard that requires touch for authentication.

These seem to be working out well. I like a longer cord.

These cables were better than I expected. Packaged nicely in a loop and not wrapped up tight with twist ties. Has a heavy duty feel with thicker insulation. I will buy more here and would recommend seller. Fair price and fast shipping. Shipped from America, not china (like all the rest).

Ottimo cavo, a quanto pare l'unica prolunga USB che l'oculus Rift s sembra accettare! Altri cavi di marche famose per la loro qualità, non funzionano in confronto! Sembra anche bello resistente, costruito bene

Ich nutze das USB 3.0 Verlängerungskabel von Cable Matters hauptsächlich, um Tastatur, Maus und gelegentlich externe Festplatten etwas flexibler am Schreibtisch anschließen zu können. Die Installation ist im Grunde selbsterklärend: einstecken, fertig. Alle Geräte wurden sofort erkannt, Datenübertragungen laufen stabil und ich konnte bisher keine Einbrüche bei der Geschwindigkeit feststellen, weder bei USB Sticks noch bei SSD Gehäusen. Die Stecker sitzen straff in den Buchsen, wackeln nicht und lösen sich auch bei häufigem Umstecken nicht von selbst. Das Kabel wirkt sauber verarbeitet, der Mantel ist angenehm flexibel, ohne dabei billig oder zu dünn zu wirken. Auch nach mehrmaligem Knicken und Verlegen hinter dem Schreibtisch sind keine Beschädigungen oder Wackelkontakte aufgetreten. Störgeräusche oder Verbindungsabbrüche konnte ich ebenfalls nicht beobachten. Besonders praktisch finde ich die Kabellänge von einem Meter: lang genug, um den Anschluss an eine gut zugängliche Position zu verlegen, aber kurz genug, um keinen Kabelsalat zu verursachen. Für meine Einsatzzwecke als Verlängerung zwischen PC, Dockingstation und Peripherie erfüllt das Kabel alle Erwartungen und ist für mich eine klare Fünf Sterne Empfehlung.

Why do I like this cable? - Have had no issues with it over the last 4 years - Currently using it to power a USB hub which is built into my monitor to power my keyboard and mouse, working great for this - The wire itself and plastic casings for the USB feel well made and look like the day that I bought them (see images) - I have the 10 foot version and have never had issues with my cables being too short anymore Would I suggest that you buy this cable? Yes! It is a solid extension USB cable that is good quality for the price

Not what I expected.

・[拙宅環境では]使用による有意差(認識不良・速度低下等)は認められませんでした。 ・パッケージは必要充分。エコでゴミになりません。 ・販社がアフターフォロ案内メールをくれます。 ・注文時点で最も安価でした。 ・ケーブルの取り回しも比較的良好です。 以下を参考にしてください。 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Cable Matters 超高速 USB 3.0 Type A オス → メス 延長ケーブル 1m（ブルー） * MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s] ★不使用時 Sequential Read : 141.212 MB/s Sequential Write : 62.212 MB/s Random Read 512KB : 56.064 MB/s Random Write 512KB : 28.192 MB/s Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 7.917 MB/s [ 1932.8 IOPS] Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.016 MB/s [ 248.0 IOPS] Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 11.184 MB/s [ 2730.5 IOPS] Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 1.077 MB/s [ 262.8 IOPS] Test : 100 MB [J: 0.0% (0.0/59.6 GB)] (x3回) ★使用時 Sequential Read : 140.938 MB/s Sequential Write : 63.368 MB/s Random Read 512KB : 56.174 MB/s Random Write 512KB : 28.295 MB/s Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 7.900 MB/s [ 1928.7 IOPS] Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 1.020 MB/s [ 249.1 IOPS] Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 11.178 MB/s [ 2729.0 IOPS] Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 1.072 MB/s [ 261.6 IOPS] Test : 100 MB [J: 0.0% (0.0/59.6 GB)] (x3回) Date : 2014/07/22 8:31:24 OS : Windows 7 Professional SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64) （使用機器） ・Kingston USB3.0用 Media Reader FCR-HS3 ・トランセンドCF 64GB x400タイプ （TS64GCF400） ・USB3.0増設カード PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS Inc. PL-US3IF04PE （他のメディアでも良好） 【マシン詳細情報】 富士通 ESPRIMO D751C（詳細以下）にて動作良好です。 --------- 取得日時 2014/07/22 01:40:32 Windows Version Windows 7 Professional (Build 7601) SP 1 OEM Manufacturer OEM Model メモリ全容量 14,559,700 KB メモリ使用量 2,569,712 KB メモリ空容量 11,989,988 KB 【CPU情報】 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Number of CPU 4 【デバイス】 System devices PCI バス Remote Desktop Device Redirector Bus UMBus Enumerator UMBus Enumerator UMBus Root Bus Enumerator Universal Serial Bus controllers Generic USB Hub Generic USB Hub Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1C26 Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1C2D Texas Instruments XHCI Controller /EOF