Is this HD compatible with USB C? null

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Timothy · Accepted Answer

Not with the included USB 3.0 micro-B to USB-A cable (you'll need a USB-C adapter or a different cable).

If you get a USB-C to USB 3.0 micro-B cable it will work at USB 3.0 speed. Not sure if Best Buy sells that cable, but I purchased some from a tribe of warrior women, so they are available. I've used them with several different portable SSD and HDD models on my Win10 gaming laptop and Chromebook. Just make sure it's a USB 3.0 micro-B cable (not a USB 2.0 charging cable, which will be much slower). See included picture.

I've also used USB 3.0 A to C adapters, which work fine as well (female USB 3.0 type-A to USB-C).

Note that USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports are capable of much faster speeds, but a USB 3.0 drive will max out at 5Gbps regardless (and you're not going to get anywhere near that speed with a hard drive anyway).

RynoH · Answer

Doubt it, uses a USB-A and the main port off the device utilizes a Micro-B. Haven't came across a USB-C to Micro-B cable myself.

Justj02 · Answer

No. It has a weird usb cable ending that plugs into the HD

medlaid · Answer

Yes

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