Cable Matters Short Micro USB 3.0 Cable 3 ft (External Hard Drive Cable, USB to USB Micro B Cable) in Black, Compatible with Seagate, LaCie, Toshiba, Samsung, Western Digital/WD External Hard Drive

This Cable Matters cable promises 10ft of Micro USB 3.0 goodness, but does it hold up? Here’s the quick and dirty:Pros:Lengthy Legs: 10 ft! Charge and connect your devices from across the room, no problem.Speed Demon: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 delivers fast data transfer for external drives and speedy charging.Tough Cookie: Double-braided nylon and gold-plated connectors promise long-lasting durability.Tangle Tamer: Flexible cable design resists annoying knots and kinks.Cons:Stiff Start: New cable can be a bit stiff initially, requiring some breaking in.Bulky Buddy: The thick connector head might not fit all cases tightly.Micro Blues: Micro USB, while still useful, isn’t the latest tech on the block.Verdict:This Cable Matters cord stretches your reach and data transfer speeds for Micro USB devices. Its durable build and tangle-free design make it a reliable choice for everyday use. However, the initial stiffness, bulky connector, and outdated Micro USB standard might give you pause.In short:Get it if: You need a long, durable cable for charging and data transfer with Micro USB devices.Skip it if: You prioritize a slim, flexible cable, use USB-C devices, or don’t need 10 ft of reach

Cable Matters is a brand I keep coming back to whenever I need a cable, despite there being dozens of different brands available at Amazon, some even lower priced. The reason I keep buying them is that they are plain, simple, inexpensive, and never fail to work.I have found that USB 3.0 cables can be a little tricky. The end that goes into the device isn’t the most well designed fitting ever created. It rarely seems to “snap” into place, more like a loose fit. I use them for external hard drives and unfortunately that looseness and the inherent vibration of a hard drive sometimes causes a cable to fall out of the socket, which can be disastrous when I am in the midst of transferring a large and important file.The Cable Matters fittings are precision and definitely fit tighter than some brands I have used. I also like the blue color. I know that is strictly a personal preference and has nothing to do with performance but when you have a setup with numerous components connected it is great to be able to identify them (especially the most important ones) by color.I can’t comment on transfer speed but in actual use this cable seems to be just as fast as the shorter one that came with my drive. There may be sophisticated tests to evaluate such performance but I would suspect that if that is a serious issue with someone they wouldn’t be shopping for generic cables.This one is a 5-star performer.

I have upgraded several computers over the years, and usually buy enclosures to convert the old hard drives to portable ones. When I upgraded to a new desktop a new desktop a few months ago, I decided to replace my older portable enclosures with newer USB 3.0 ones, in order to take advantage of the computer’s 3 USB 3.0 ports. As usual, the cables that came with them were very short, and had transfer speeds that didn’t even come close to those advertised.Pros:-Made by Cable Matters: In my experience, their cables are inexpensive and they stand by their products.-Solid construction and connection: These cables are sturdy throughout, especially where the cable meets the connectors. A lot of other cables are severely lacking in this area.-Performance: The length is as advertised. The cable has never been finicky, and has remained connected, even when the female connection to an external hard drive, for example,is weak. I’ve never gotten 5Gbps, but that’s most likely because of my hard drives rather than the cable. I average 3.5-3.7Gbps.-Packaging: This may seem insignificant to a lot of people, but one of the reasons I love Cable Matters products, is because they come packaged in a sturdy, reusable zipping bag that is great for transporting and storing when not in use.Cons:-The only slight con I can think of is that flexibility has been sacrificed for durability. It maintains it’s shape and natural curve, and as a result, is not easy to stuff in tight spots like a case or bag. That’s not how I operate, but for those who are constantly “on-the-go,” it might be a consideration.

Got the USB A to USB Micro B, 15′ cable for controlling and transferring data from a Nikon D500. Tested with Backyard Nikon and APT software without issues. The cable is fairly thick and sturdy and the cost is right. I gave it 5 stars for durability, will update if necessary. I’m not charging the camera with this cable so leaving “charging power” with no stars. So far so good. Beats paying $50 for a 15′ Micro B from that other company if this continues to work as expected.

Not a limber cable, but it has survived me shutting the door on it several times with no problems.It is a very strong cable with large and strong wires, but they are not that flexible.the only issue with it is it is limber as uncooked spaghetti, it is a very stiff cable, and will slightly but if you need a durable cable in a more abusive environment, this cable would be hard to beat..However, if you like something soft and flexible, and non restraining as you use it, this would not be a good choice.In short, if you are in construction, and may slam the truck door occasionally on the cable, this cable has lived through it for me many times.However, most ladies instantly recognize the cables stiffness over the original cable and tend to not like it. I would also add this cable is probably too stiff for comfortable office work or home use.