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Cable Matters Extension Changer Booster Review

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3.3
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Details

Connector TypeUsb Type a 3.0, Micro Usb 2.0
Cable TypeUSB
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Printer
ColorBlack
BrandCable Matters

Description of Cable Matters Extension Changer Booster

Active USB 3.0 extension cable extends the connection between a computer and USB peripherals; The USB active extension cable supports the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5Gbps; Connect a VR headset such as the HTC Vive Cosmos or Oculus Rift S, webcam, USB 3.0 hub, or external hard drive to a computer across the room using this USB to USB repeater cable. Long USB extension cable with an integrated amplification chipset supports data transmission at longer lengths than a passive USB cable; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals and cables; Extend an external hard drive cable or a printer cable. Built-in micro-B power port provides a power boost; Booster power with a micro-B charging cord with a USB3 extension cable is sometimes required with devices requiring more than 900mA of power; USB power may not be sufficient when connecting a USB 3.0 extension cable to a low power USB 3.0 PCIe card port. Superior construction of the Oculus Rift S cable includes gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors, foil & braid shielding, a power status LED and a Y cable power port with a cable clip for strain relief; The USB extender cable is sturdy but flexible enough to coil for storage

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Type of review

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does what it's supposed to do

Offers high speed data transfer and the micro-use power adapter is great. I have another USB extender without a micro USB power adapter and sometimes it fails to power devices properly.

Pros
  • Brilliantly made
Cons
  • 0

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Doesn't work with cameras

I've been trying to use this to connect my telescope to my laptop for a long time, but it only works for very simple interactions like controlling the mount. Trying to get video from my ASI120mm mini camera runs for about 100 frames and then drops each frame. For now I'm back with a passive 12 foot extension.

Pros
  • Cool
Cons
  • Some difficulties

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Perfect for extending VR headset

Purchased to extend my son's Windows MR headset cables. This cable, along with the HDMI cable, has perfectly increased the overall distance to the PC. No image artifacts or connection issues. I first tried using a powered USB hub, but that didn't work. It had no problems and is less of a hassle.

Pros
  • Free for educational use
Cons
  • No paint required

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works with Rift S if you get it right

Edit: I figured out how this works. Do not use an additional power supply. Without power, it works normally. When the power is connected, it doesn't work at all. I bought this to extend my Oculus Rift S cable and it's not working. The setting tells me that the sensors cannot track movement and try a different USB port. Very disappointed

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Slightly dented

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just works Cables and Accessories

I use this to extend my USB hub about 20 feet to the other side of the U-shaped table. My mouse/keyboard and several other devices are connected to the hub. Seems to be working fine. I am not using any 3.0 devices on this cable yet. I've had no problems disconnecting devices, and the mouse/keyboard is able to wake my computer from sleep (since this cable is active, I was concerned that it might lose connection if the device was asleep).

Pros
  • Cables and Accessories
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks

Revainrating 1 out of 5

DOES NOT WORK with Oculus Rift S and Lenovo T540 PCs

Mixed reviews on this product. Some say it works fine, some say it doesn't work. I bought this cable to extend my main Oculus Rift S. Lenovo IdeaCentre T540 (purchased January 2019) with NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics card and 9th Gen Intel® CoreTM i5-9400F (2.90 GHz, up to 4.10 GHz with Turbo Boost, 6 cores). , 9MB cache). Two USB 3.0 ports on the front. All USB, Windows and graphics drivers are up to date and triple checked. The Oculus Rift S works great with the included Oculus cable plugged…

Pros
  • Cables and Connections
Cons
  • Ugly packaging