StarTech.com 5 ft Black Desktop SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Extension Cable - A to A M/F - USB 3.0 Extension Cable A Male to A Female - 5 feet (USB3SEXT5DKB)

I've been playing with Windows 10 bio metrics and wanted to use a fingerprint scanner to log in. When looking at fingerprint scanners (I purchased a PQI model - ASIN B06XG4MHFJ) this was a suggested purchase to go with it and I couldn't agree more. Essentially this is a USB 2.0 extension lead with a weighted base that has a vertical mounted female USB port. Perfect for plugging a USB fingerprint reader into the top, or any other USB device or dongle that you want easy access to. If you want to use memory sticks and other high-speed devices then you should probably pay the extra and buy the USB 3.0 version of this cable, providing that your devices support that speed. For my Fingerprint reader USB 2.0 is fine. The base is made from textured plastic, shaped like a small pear and weighs about 70g so it doesn't slide off the desk like a regular USB extension would. The cable is an odd length at 5ft (which is about 140cm) but it's long enough to get from my desk to my PC so perfect for my requirements. It also seems well made with a relatively thick cable My only criticism is the large StarTech branding printed on one side of the base. It's not very subtle and I would have preferred that to be printed on the bottom of the base instead. If it bothers you it can be positioned to the far left of your desk so that it is less visible. Pros: - Decent quality - Weighted base (70g) that doesn't slide around easily - Perfect for USB Fingerprint readers, dongles, memory sticks etc. - Available in USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 variants Cons: - StarTech branding in big letters down one side which isn't very subtle

I bought this extension lead in order to plug in my USB fingerprint reader and have it situated in a more convenient place on my desk. It appears well made, looks good and works as expected so I'm pleased with my purchase. I think it's good value for what it is. Note that this is a USB 2.0 item so using it in a blue USB 3.0 port will not give you USB 3.0 speeds, if that's what you're after. Cable length is a respectable 1.5m (5ft) so should suit most locations. The bulb end is a little weighted which helps it stay put on the desk but as the bottom face is just hard plastic and not rubbery it does move around if nudged or jostled. I had noted in the reviews some complaints about the large printed branding along one side of the unit being rather ugly and intrusive. The product I received, however, looks a little better than the one shown in the listing here - the branding is still there but a little smaller and now situated on the top of the bulb (see photos). I think this looks less intrusive and smarter so am happy with the new look product. Presumably StarTech actually took note of these complaints and did a bit of re-designing to make the product a little more attractive. In summary this is a good product, better looking than its predecessor and does what it's supposed to do. Recommended!

I bought this along with a normal cable which was about one third the price. I needed one for myself and another for my Father in Law. I gave hime the choice, but was hoping that he would go with the standard one as this one is a bit cooler. Performance wise, there's nothing to choose, but as he uses his for a hdd which is permanently connected, there seems little point in him having the Startech one (hooray!), so I got to keep it. It sits on the desk quite happily and the weight of it's 5-ft cable is not able to drag the socket off because of the plastic 'bulb', which appears to be slightly weighted. The only minus point is the cost, but I guess you are paying a bit for the name, and it is a very nice product. I certainly don't regret buying it one bit!

I had a USB 2 version of this that came with a wireless adapter years ago so when I needed a USB 3 extension I hunted out this style as I know it works well. The packaging was a plain box inside a standard Amazon box. Not much to get damaged here in transit anyway! Description states 5ft and that's exactly what you get. Nice heavy unit means this will stay put on your desk and doesn't skit around as you plug your flash drive etc. It gives full USB 3 speeds when used with compatible equipment. This is backwards compatible with USB 2. Even if your PC or laptop doesn't have USB 3, I'd recommend buying this as your next one is bound to have it and this will be future proof and not landfill. The gauge of the cable is decent and there is nothing cheap about it. I would recommend. Hope this review has been helpful. If it has, please give it a thumbs up so I know I'm on the right track. Thanks, Anthony

I bought this to extend the USB 3.0 port on the back of my desktop PC as I have none on the front. It comes sealed in a plastic zip up bag with plastic fill caps to protect the ports and connector. The first thing I noticed is the build quality was much better than I expected. The base is quite weighty and the cable is thick and very well shielded. Now the one thing I really wanted but is difficult to find on USB extensions is the ability to connect a portable USB powered external hard drive to it. I am delighted to say it works flawlessly! Most USB extension are not wired to provide all the power directly from the port but this one does. At nearly £10 it is quite expensive but for the quality I would say it's absolutely worth it. Very good purchase.

The base is wieghted to help it stay in one place as well as giving it the feeling of quality. i bought this as my USB3 ports are at the back of my PC, I usually have a micro USB3 and normal USB3 leads plugged into the back for external drives but having a USB3 thumb drive was going to be a bit awkward. This cable makes life easier as I can plug my external drives into it as well as my thumb drive without having to mess around at the back of the PC and it works at USB3 speeds, imagine that!

Cette rallonge USB est de bonne facture avec un socle relativement lourd et un cable de 1,5 m. qui est de bonne section et semble donc être de qualité. Les premières fois, il faut légèrement forcer pour rentrer la clé mais c'est tout à fait normal et même un signe de qualité car on peut penser que la clé ne va pas "bagoter" dans son support après un certain nombre de branchements. A l'utilisation, le socle-rallonge est transparent et ne perturbe en rien la liaison USB et c'est bien ce qu'on lui demande ! Bien pratique et donc à acheter les yeux fermés...

Este cable de extensión USB de 5 pies de StarTech.com ha sido una excelente solución para ampliar el acceso a mis puertos USB sin perder calidad en la conexión. ✅ Buena longitud: Con sus 5 pies (1,5 metros), permite conectar dispositivos cómodamente sin necesidad de estar pegado al ordenador. Ideal para escritorios o configuraciones donde los puertos USB están en lugares poco accesibles. ✅ Construcción robusta: El cable se siente resistente, con buenos conectores macho A a hembra A que aseguran una conexión firme sin interferencias. ✅ Compatibilidad total: Funciona sin problemas con USB 2.0 y 3.0, y lo he usado con impresoras, teclados, discos duros externos y más sin notar pérdida de velocidad. ✅ Ideal para estaciones de trabajo: Viene en un paquete de 150 unidades, perfecto si necesitas múltiples cables para una oficina o espacio de trabajo. Si buscas un cable de extensión USB confiable, con buena calidad y compatibilidad universal, este modelo de StarTech.com es una gran elección. 🔌💻

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Good Quality very stabel and easy to move

Perfect length, perfect weighted dock at end, and reasonably flexible cable given its thickness. Worked perfect for a USB mouse receiver, which I can easily remove to add a short USB cable for charging the mouse. So much better than just a regular USB extender. Love it!