ACT USB 3.0 A Male - USB B Male 0.50m

ACT USB 3.0 A Male - USB B Male 0.50m | A short cable for a close connection

The 0.50 m length is the defining choice: this is a short cable for connection points that sit close together, with less spare lead to manage. It has a USB 3.0 A male plug at one end and a USB B male plug at the other. Choose it when the equipment at each end has the matching port and a half-metre cable will reach along your intended route. The connector pairing is the key detail; the USB A and USB B ends aren’t interchangeable. At Renz, we’d pay particular attention to the distance before choosing this length. It’s a straightforward cable, but a short one leaves little room for a detour around furniture or other equipment.

To judge the reach, measure the path the cable needs to follow, rather than just the straight-line gap between the two ports. Allow a little extra for the route and for positioning the connected equipment; a cable pulled tight can make a neat setup awkward. If the ports are close and the connector types match, the compact length can help keep excess cable off a desk or work surface. If your planned route is longer, this particular length may not suit it. The product name gives the details to compare: USB 3.0, A male to B male, and 0.50 m. Those are the points to match against your setup.

Technical Specifications

• USB standard: USB 3.0
• Connector 1: USB A male
• Connector 2: USB B male
• Length: 0.50 m