Best Buy essentials™ - 12' USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable - Black
Customers are saying
Customers commend the 12' USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable for its length, overall performance, and functionality. Many find it to be a super convenient USB extension cable and a good deal for the price. Some customers mentioned the speed, but did not observe any issues. Additionally, customers reported no connection issues with this extender.
Features
USB 2.0 compatibility
Extends the reach of your existing USB cable with a male-to-female extension.
Plug-and-play connection
Just plug it into your computer’s USB port.
Supports data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps
Ensures optimal performance.
Corrosion resistant
Made with nickel-plated brass connectors and a flexible PVC cable for long-lasting use.
12 ft. cable
Reaches where you need it with a 12 ft. length.
Backed by Best Buy
For quality and reliability that you can trust.
Specifications
- Cable Length12 feetConnector Type (End 1)USB-AGender (End 1)MaleConnector Type (End 2)USB-AGender (End 2)FemaleMaximum Data Transfer Rate480 megabits per second
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 572 reviews
- Length (124)
- Overall Performance (101)
- Functionality (77)
- USB (47)
- Price (43)
- Speed (7)
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| Length, USB, Overall Performance, Functionality, Price | Length, USB, Quality, Ease of use, Data Transfer Speed | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— |
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| Speed | Lag | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |































































