ACT USB 2.0 A Male - USB A Female Black 0.50m

ACT USB 2.0 A Male - USB A Female Black 0.50m | A short USB-A extension

Without a short extension, you have to bring the cable and the USB port together, or use a longer lead than the setup calls for. This ACT cable gives you another 0.50 m between a USB A connection and a USB A plug, with a male connector at one end and a female connector at the other. It’s a straightforward option when you need a little extra reach while keeping the connection in the USB 2.0 format. The black finish keeps the cable visually unobtrusive among other leads. Its short length is the main reason to choose it: it adds a modest amount of space, rather than turning a nearby connection into a long cable run. For a tidy arrangement with two USB A connection points, that’s exactly the sort of job it’s made for.

When choosing an extension, the two ends matter as much as the length. This one has a male end to plug into a USB A port and a female end to accept a USB A plug, so the direction of the connection is clear. Think of it as a short link in an existing setup, rather than a replacement for a cable that needs to reach across a room. The half-metre length gives you a defined amount of extra distance to work with; it won’t solve every awkward placement, but it can help when the connection is just out of reach. I’d pick it for that specific, small adjustment—not when you need a longer run.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: ACT
• USB standard: USB 2.0
• Connector 1: USB A male
• Connector 2: USB A female
• Colour: Black
• Length: 0.50 m