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StarTech Com Active USB USB B Cable Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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4.1
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Details

Connector TypeUsb/Usb-b
Compatible DevicesHard Drive, Docking Station, Portable Hard Drive, Video Device
ColorBlack
BrandStarTech
Connector GenderMale-to-Male

Description of StarTech Com Active USB USB B Cable

EXTENDS CONNECTIVITY: This active USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) cable, lets you position your USB Type-B peripherals where you need them, up to 10 meters away from your computer. SAVES SPACE: With its functional design, you can locate USB devices such as portable hard drives and external video capture devices to make better use of your workspace. RELIABLE CONNECTION: This 10-meter (30-foot) cable has a built-in equalizing chip that delivers a reliable connection, with no signal loss, beyond the 3-meter limit of standard USB 3.0 cables. EASY TO USE: The active USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-B cable is bus powered. This means that the user does not require any additional power adapters.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Long length when you need it

The Startech USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-B 9m cable is a great option when you need to connect devices across the room. The cable is well made and thick. I haven't encountered any connection issues or speed issues when connected to this cable. Everything worked correctly. Startech makes great cables and this one is no different.

Pros
  • Regular price
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Not compatible with computers and accessories

This product does not work as described. The USB devices connected to the cable could not be recognized. I suspect that one or more repeaters are not working. I replaced it with a Newnex cable and everything works fine. It's a bit cheaper than newnex, but newnex has stood the test of time and would actually save me time and money if I'd only used newnex to begin with.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Requires outlet

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Long solution for USB 3 cables!

Wow 30 feet and I don't see any loss of speed or data. Pretty amazing, allows me to add drives and USB 3 devices from across my studio. Looks solid and performs as well as any other cable but at a better price. These are great cables, always have been. They work as well as the most expensive cable I've ever sold!

Pros
  • glitters
Cons
  • makes me nervous

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great - like a 1m cable

I'm using it to connect a PC in the basement to a power hub upstairs and the reliability (bulletproof) and speed (identical to installing with a 1 m long cable downstairs) is what I expect. The cable is on the thicker side, but nothing out of the ordinary. Likewise, the connections are "clunky", but not too big. In general I am very satisfied. Of course this is a good solution, but for those who need a computer in one location with I/O in another, this is a reliable solution.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Definitely bad product

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great - like a 1m cable

I'm using this to connect a PC in the basement to a powered hub upstairs and the reliability (bulletproof) and speed (identical to the 1m cable setup downstairs) meets my expectations. The cable is on the thicker side, but nothing out of the ordinary. Likewise, the connections are "clunky", but not too big. In general I am very satisfied. Of course this is a good solution, but for those who need a computer in one location with I/O in another, this is a reliable solution.

Pros
  • SAVES SPACE: With a functional design, you can find USB devices like portable hard drives and external video capture devices to make better use of your workspace.
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not cheap but a great option if you need a long cable.

This is a ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooary 30 feet to do Dies ist der Kabeltyp, den Sie in einem Konferenzraum usw. verwenden können. I'd say over ninety-five bucks, it's definitely not cheap. . . .

Pros
  • RELIABLE CONNECTION: This 10m cable features a built-in equalizer chip that provides a reliable connection with no signal loss beyond the 3m limit of standard USB 3.0 cables.
Cons
  • Wrinkled Pack

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great cable when you need a long USB 3.0 cable.

There are times when I need to use my laptop in a confined space and still be able to access my external drive. I have tried many solutions in the past but this cable is perfect for me. I was able to use my MacBook Pro on battery power and only had a 10m extension cable connected to it. I've had excellent transfer speeds between the system and an external USB 3.0 RAID array. Build quality is generally very good. The cable is thicker than the old USB 2.0 standard as it has 9 wires inside instead

Pros
  • EXPANDS YOUR CONNECTIVITY: This active USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) cable lets you place your USB Type-B peripherals where you need them, up to 10 meters from your computer.
Cons
  • Doubt