Cable Leader - USB 3.0 USB-A to Micro-B SuperSpeed Cable, 5Gbps for External Hard Drive, Portable SSD, Enclosure - Black
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Did you lose the cable for your USB 3.0 external hard drive, or did the original one start dropping the connection? This Cable Leader USB 3.0 USB-A to Micro-B SuperSpeed cable is the standard replacement cable for almost every 2.5" portable USB 3.0 hard drive made in the last decade. The wider Micro-B SuperSpeed connector (looks like two stacked Micro-USB ports) plugs into your external drive; the standard USB-A end plugs into your computer. Supports full 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data transfer for fast backup, video editing, and large file copy. Built with double-shielded conductors and fully molded strain relief. Compatible with WD My Passport, Seagate Backup Plus / Expansion, Toshiba Canvio, Samsung portable SSDs, LaCie Rugged Mini, and most USB 3.0 portable hard drives. Best for: replacing a USB 3.0 portable hard drive cable. Not for: Micro-USB phones (different connector — use USB-A to Micro-USB cable). RoHS compliant.
Cable Length
10'Features
Replace Your USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Cable
The wider Micro-B SuperSpeed connector — two stacked Micro-USB shapes — is the standard connector on virtually every 2.5" portable USB 3.0 hard drive. This cable replaces the one that came with your WD, Seagate, Toshiba, or Samsung portable drive when the original is lost or fails.
5 Gbps SuperSpeed — Fast Backup and Video Editing
Delivers full USB 3.0 SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps for fast backup, large video file copy, and direct video editing from external drives. Built with shielded cable construction to help maintain stable signal during large file transfers and backups.
Most USB 3.0 Drives — Not for Micro-USB Phones
Compatible with WD My Passport, Seagate Backup Plus / Expansion, Toshiba Canvio, Samsung portable SSDs, LaCie Rugged Mini. Quick check: 2.5" USB 3.0 portable hard drive — Yes. External SSD with Micro-B SuperSpeed port — Yes. Phone or Kindle with Micro-USB — No, different connector shape. Drive with USB-C port — No, use USB-C cable. Micro-B SuperSpeed (USB 3.0) and Micro-USB (USB 2.0) are not interchangeable.
Reinforced Connectors — Built for Travel Drives
Standard USB-A and Micro-B SuperSpeed male connectors. Built with double-shielded conductors and fully molded strain relief — designed for the daily abuse of travel: laptop bags, backpack tossing, and tight wrapping around portable drives.
Sample-Tested Production — Cable Leader Direct Support
Each cable is sample-tested during production for continuity, current rating, and data integrity. Manufactured to RoHS environmental standards (lead, mercury, and cadmium-free). If your cable arrives defective or stops working in normal use, Cable Leader handles replacement requests directly — no manufacturer redirects.
Specifications
- Cable Length10 feetConnector Type (End 1)USB-AGender (End 1)MaleConnector Type (End 2)Micro-USB BGender (End 2)MaleMaximum Data Transfer Rate5000 megabits per second
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