ACT USB4 20GBPS Connection Cable C Male - C Male 1 Meter USB-IF Certified

ACT USB4 20GBPS Connection Cable C Male - C Male 1 Meter USB-IF Certified | A clear, certified USB4 connection

When you’re choosing a cable for two USB-C connections, it helps to have the key details right in the name. This ACT cable has a USB-C male connector at each end, a length of 1 metre and a stated USB4 data rate of 20 Gbps. It’s USB-IF certified, too. That makes it a considered option for someone who wants a specifically identified USB4 cable rather than an unspecified USB-C lead. The 1-metre length is suited to a setup where the connected devices sit fairly close together; it’s less suited to a route that needs extra reach. In the shop, I’d start by matching the plugs and the cable length to the places you plan to connect. Those are the details that make this particular cable a sensible fit—or not.

For a tidy desk or a compact equipment setup, a shorter cable can help keep the connection between nearby devices manageable. It’s also easier to account for its length when planning where devices will sit: there’s no need to coil up a long spare section, but you’ll want the connection points within reach of one another. The USB-C plugs are the same at both ends, so there’s no different connector to allow for on one side. As with any cable choice, the practical question is whether its stated connection type and reach suit the job you have in mind. This one is at its most straightforward when both ends need the same plug and a metre is enough. If your setup calls for a different length or connector, this isn’t the cable to choose. A useful detail here is that USB-IF certification is explicitly part of the product identification, alongside the USB4 and 20 Gbps markings.

Technical Specifications

• USB standard: USB4
• Data rate: 20 Gbps
• Connectors: USB-C male to USB-C male
• Cable length: 1 metre
• Certification: USB-IF certified