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Cable Matters Active USB Extension Cable 32.8 ft / 10m (USB 3.0 Extension Cable Male to Female) with Signal Booster for Hard Drive, Webcam and More
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Brand | Cable Matters |
Connector Type | Dc 3.5mm, Usb Type a 3.0 |
Cable Type | USB |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Printer, Smartphone |
Special Feature | Braided |
About this item
- Active USB 3.0 extension cable extends the connection between a computer and USB peripherals; The USB active extension cable supports the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5Gbps; Connect a VR headset such as the HTC Vive Cosmos, webcam, USB 3.0 hub, or external hard drive to a computer across the room using this USB to USB repeater cable
- Long USB extension cable with an integrated amplification chipset supports data transmission at longer lengths than a passive USB cable; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals and cables; Extend an external hard drive cable or a printer cable
- Power supply 5V 2A compatible with a 3.5 x 1.35 mm plug with center positive polarity (sold separately); Booster power with a power adapter with a USB3 extension cable is sometimes required with devices requiring more than 900mA of power; USB power may not be sufficient when connecting a USB 3 0 extension cable to a low power USB 3.0 PCIe card port
- Superior construction includes gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors, foil & braid shielding, a power status LED and a Y cable power port with a cable clip for strain relief; The USB extender cable is Sturdy but flexible enough to coil for storage
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Cable Matters, with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts, offers a complete line of cables, adapters, docking stations, and networking products for the home, office, and data center. Cable Matters offers first-class, quality, and affordable products backed by an exceptional customer experience.
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Product Description
Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable
The Cable Matters Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable is an indispensable accessory to bring your USB peripherals within reach. Place your USB 3.0 hub, printer or VR sensor at the ideal location across the room.
Flexible & Functional
A power status on this flexible USB cable verifies that your computer recognizes the cable. The Y-cable power port provides easy access to AC power for boosting the signal from a low-power USB port. An adjustable strain-relief clip on the power cable aligns the Y-cables for snag-free use.
Important Notes:
- Daisy chaining is not recommended. Purchase a 10-meter version for longer connections.
- Not recommended for charging devices such as a smartphone
- Not compatible with Oculus Rift S
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Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable | Active USB 3.0 Cable for VR Headsets | Active DisplayPort Extension Cable | Power Adapter for Active Cables | |
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Customer Reviews |
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Connector | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | DisplayPort | n/a |
Available Lengths | 16, 32 Feet | 16, 32 Feet | 10, 16, 32 Feet | n/a |
Model Number | 200010 | 200040 | 102075 | 200010-P |
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Quality of material | 4.3 | — | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Durability | 3.9 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Value for money | 3.6 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Camera quality | 2.1 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
Sold By | Cable Matters | Vante Tech | Cable Matters | Cable Matters | Plugable Technologies | W WDX MAST DYNAPOINT LIMITED |
cable type | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB Extension Cable | USB |
connector type | Dc 3.5mm, Usb Type a 3.0 | USB Type A | USB Type A | Usb Type a 3.0 | USB Type A | Usb 3.0 a/Male to a/Female |
connector gender | Male-to-Female | Male-to-Female | Male-to-Female | Male-to-Female | Male-to-Female | — |
cable length | 32.8 feet feet | 50 feet feet | — | 10 feet | 32 feet | 32 feet |
compatible devices | Printer, Personal Computer, Smartphone | Personal Computer, Laptop, Printer | PlayStation, Printer, Scanner, Personal Computer, Smartphone | compatible with USB 2.0/1.x | Windows, Linux, Mac computers, game consoles, USB printers, keyboards and mice | Laptop, PlayStation, Personal Computer, Printer, Quest 3 , Pico4,Scanner,Webcam |
data transfer rate | 5 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 0.48 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second |
Product information
Brand | Cable Matters |
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Connector Type | Dc 3.5mm, Usb Type a 3.0 |
Cable Type | USB |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Printer, Smartphone |
Special Feature | Braided |
Color | USB 3.0 |
Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second |
Shape | Round |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Model Name | FBA_200010-10 |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 5.71 x 2.17 inches |
Item Weight | 1.24 pounds |
ASIN | B00DMFFL2W |
Item model number | 200010-10 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,415 in USB Cables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 21, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Cable Matters |
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Customers like the performance, quality and speed of the USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter. They mention that it works well, is of good quality and that it provides impressive speed. That said, opinions are mixed on value, compatibility and power supply.
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Customers like the performance of the cable. They say it works well, fantastic, and without any significant signal loss. Some say it helps extend their VR setup into a room away from their computer. Additionally, they mention that it works great for camera tethering and that the cable extension works without any problem. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...The whole setup works fantastic for me so far without any significant signal loss and I am very happy and pleased with it...." Read more
"...Things are working well and all of my connected devices are immediately recognized...." Read more
"...but has static on the audio in the RIFT headset - the CableMatters cable does NOT work at all with the RIFT Headset...." Read more
"If you get a good one, it works well - impressive speed over such a long cable. Even with a 10-15ft passive extension on the device end...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the electronic cable. They say the wiring and build quality are solid, heavy duty, and of good quality. The cable has a well built female enclosure and the cable itself is thick and study. Some say that the cable seems pretty solid on USB 2 even though it's supposed to be 3.0. Overall, customers find the cable to be decent for their purposes and is legit.
"...The cable seems quite heavy duty and durable and it definitely does not have a "flimsy feel" to it...." Read more
"...Even with a 10-15ft passive extension on the device end. Built solidly, it has good "heft"...." Read more
"...The replacement cable has no such problems - I have four storage devices connected from the hub to my computer via the replacement cable - there..." Read more
"...BAD IDEA. When I tried it, my laptop could not get a solid fix on the powered hub. It repeatedly kept dropping and finding the powered hub...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the electronic cable. They mention it works well, has impressive speed, and has no detectable lag. Some say the USB3.0 provides plenty of speed, while others say it allows faster access to gaming and PC connections. That said, most are happy with the speed and functionality of the product.
"If you get a good one, it works well - impressive speed over such a long cable. Even with a 10-15ft passive extension on the device end...." Read more
"...cable - there have been no ejections, and the data transfer speeds are consistently near the UBS 3.0 maximum...." Read more
"...I guess it improves my signal somewhat and allows faster access to my gaming and PC connection to the router across the house from this location." Read more
"...Rapid cycling of the power (likely due to not having additional power plugged into the cable) means that your computer will sing an annoying..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electronic cable. Some mention that it's a good product with good quality, while others say that it is not worth the purchase.
"...you hold the cable and you can just feel the sturdiness, not some cheap substitute...." Read more
"...This cable is definitely not worth the purchase for a RIFT extension cable!!" Read more
"...from off-shore, but I prefer a reasonable build quality for a reasonable price, and this fit the bill. Delivered on time, as advertised...." Read more
"...No power adapter included either, FYI. This cable is a waste of copper and rubber, look elsewhere for a more reputable brand." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the cable. Some mention it's a reliable and consistent USB extender, while others say it doesn't work with a USB 3.0 hub and has problems supporting a powered USB 3.
"...until 45 days after receiving the cable that it had problems supporting a powered USB 3.0 hub. They were concerned I had received a defective unit...." Read more
"...book because it isn't completely DOA and has at least partial functionality as a USB extender, but I would probably avoid this if you actually need..." Read more
"...From there it was all downhill as I lost all USB 3.0 connectivity and the Dynadock now showed up in the Devices and Printers window as an unknown..." Read more
"This is a great USB 3 extension cable. I use it to attach all of my astronomical equipment to a Microsoft Surface Pro...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power supply of the cable. Some mention that it works without an external power supply, while others say that it fails to provide enough power.
"...Still good for a long run of USB though. The 5m length did not require any power adapters, but I think the longer lengths do, so future buyer's..." Read more
"...Without boring anyone with the details, the bottom line is my cable failed...." Read more
"...a 20ft USB cable for a camera in an observatory, worked great without needing the power adapter, whereas the 20ft one wouldn't work at all...." Read more
"Did not adequately transfer enough power or data to my Windows Mixed Reality Headset. It is now sitting in a drawer...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the adapter. They mention that it doesn't come with an AC adapter, a wall adapter or a power cable. Some say that the adapters are sold separately.
"...The 5m version of this cable does not show a USB hub (which are often used as boosters for USB extension cables)...." Read more
"...No power adapter included either, FYI. This cable is a waste of copper and rubber, look elsewhere for a more reputable brand." Read more
"...that these have a 5v socket on the female end, but did not come with adapters to fit (and documentation claims that they need no supplemental power)..." Read more
"...They do not come with AC adapters, so you will need to purchase those separately...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the cable. They mention that it keeps connecting then disconnecting, the drive would continuously disconnect, and the connection dropped with no reason. They also say that the signal will be dropping and the headset turns off occasionally. Additionally, some customers report that their USB devices would randomly start ejecting themselves.
"...After throwing the whole shebang together, my USB devices would randomly start ejecting themselves...." Read more
"...One of these occasionally tells windows it has disconnected (the sound effect chimes), but I don't notice an issue when it says it does...." Read more
"...as the back yard, many times since I got it, and have had no problems with connectivity or USB signal strength." Read more
"...Music is also interrupted, with windows disconnect reconnect sounds, to the point where I have quit using it...." Read more
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CAVEAT: I originally wanted to use one of these active Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cables to extend the reach of my laptop USB 3.0 port. BAD IDEA. When I tried it, my laptop could not get a solid fix on the powered hub. It repeatedly kept dropping and finding the powered hub. That was really annoying, so I just used a longer, plain USB 3.0 cable to connect from my laptop to my hub, then I used the Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 active cables to connect from the hub to my external devices. Works great. Problem solved.
Hope this helps.
BUT, USB 3.0 itself seems to be very finicky about many things, so different combinations produce different results. What I mean is that a given cable may work on one Motherboard port at the highest speed, but on another port on the same motherboard, it may fall back all the way to USB 2.0 speeds, or somewhere in-between. Details at end.
NET: 2 of these 10m active cables BEHAVED DIFFERENTLY, when tested on *EVERY* USB 3.0 port that I have, including 2 Motherboard headers (with adapters). While BOTH could go at the highest speed on some ports, on other ports, one cable would fall back to slower speeds. I tested with & without power, with 3 different adapters for the motherboard headers (one adapter had one bad port which never got above USB 2.0 speeds: TEST TEST TEST!), and 2 different passive extension cables added to both ends - a lot of combinations.
MOST interestingly, the ports on the back of the motherboard were worse than using the Motherboard headers!
CONCLUSION: Works well, but MAKE SURE YOU TEST *YOUR* setup!
RESULTS
Gigabyte Z170 Gaming Motherboard, Windows 10 x64, as of ~Nov 28, 2015 (ie latest drivers, etc. as of that date). Device was a USB 3.0 flash drive (128GB PNY), which tops out on reads at about 160Mbps. So these results are based on a max of 160Mbps.
Notes:
"10'" "15'" = 10 or 15 foot PASSIVE USB 3.0 extension cable
"@XXX" = @Mbps (i.e. @160 means it read at 160 Mbps)
"Active + 15' " = Active cable with 15' passive cable added to the Device end (not Host end)
"pwr" means a power adapter was used on the active extension. If not included, it means the behavior was the same with & without the power adapter. (the active cable draws power for its amp from the USB power supplied by the host. The adapter should only be needed to support power-hungry devices like a hard drive, hub, etc.)
YMMV, even with the same motherboard, active, and passive cables - hence my tests and this review. And yes, some of the tests don't make sense! TEST TEST TEST!!!
TESTS
Inner USB Header
Top bracket
Direct @160
10' ext. @160
15' @1.0
Active @35
Bottom bracket
Direct @160
10' @160
15' @160
Active @160
Active + 15' @160
Active + 15' + 10' @160
Outer USB Header
Top bracket
10' ext. OK , 15' FAIL, 15' + 10' @35
Active @35
Bottom bracket
10' ext. OK , 15' OK, 15' + 10' @35
Active @160
Active + 15' Sometimes SLOW
Active + 10' @160
Active + 15' + 10' @160
3' Hub + Active + 15' + 10' up&down
10' + Active NO
3' Hub + 10' + Active NO
Active + 15' + 10' + 3' Hub NO
Active (pwr) + 15' + 10' + 3' Hub up&d
Active + 15' + 3' Hub @160
Active + 15' + 3' Hub + 10' @160
MOTHERBOARD
Left Top:
Active @35
10&15' passive only @180
Left Bottom:
Active @35
10&15' passive only @180
Center Bottom:
Active @35
10&15' passive only @180
Center Top:
Active @35
10&15' passive only @180
Right Top:
Active @35
10&15 passive only @180
Active + Pwr @80
Right Bottom:
Active @35
10&15 passive only @180
Active + Pwr @160
Active #2 + Pwr @160