I've been using this cable near-constantly for the past two months, and it shows no signs of failing anytime soon. The cable itself is constructed very solidly, and the convenience of having a right angle plug when you've got a side-positioned USB 3.0 port on a laptop is unbeatable (in terms of saving desk space). I've purchased *many* cheap cables through the years, but this one ranks near the top in terms of build quality.
My current setup involves feeding the signal from this cable to a 7-port USB 3.0 hub with three USB 3.0 hard drives, a USB 3.0 SSD, and a handful of various accessories. I haven't noticed any slow-down to any of these devices vs the original straight-angled cable that came with the hub, and I plan on using this cable with the Surface Pro dock's single awkward side-mounted USB 3.0 port, once the dock is released.
Long story short: If you've got a side-mounted USB 3.0 port on your laptop/device, and want a cable that will plug into that and send its wire straight towards the back of your desk without any unnecessary arcs and bends, this is the cable for you.
Caveat: Order this cable if your port is on the left side of your laptop, and you want the wire running away from you. If the port is on the *right* side of your laptop, you'll want to order a "Left Angle" cable. The item comes exactly as pictured, just visualize how it'll fit in and what direction the wire will run in!
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Usb |
| Cable Type | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Network Device, Modem, Printer, Hard Drive |
| Special Feature | Data Transfer, Magnetic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | transferring data |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5000 Megabits Per Second |
| Shape | Round |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Gauge | 28.0 |
| Model Name | 1m Black SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Cable - Right Angle A to B - M/M |
| Specification Met | No |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Wattage | 50 watts |
| Outer Material | PVC |
| Item model number | USB3SAB1MRA |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 1.69 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 39.4 x 0.4 x 0.6 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 39.4 x 0.4 x 0.6 inches |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B00CUY8GGY |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | May 18, 2013 |
