USB-C and USB-A cables, adapters and converters for charging, data and video, from dependable USB 2.0 workhorses to 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 links with 3A charging support.
Find the right link
For phones, tablets and modern laptops, USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A covers charging and sync. Driving a monitor or dock? Full-function USB-C extension cables carry 4K@60Hz video alongside data and power. USB 3.0 A-to-A, extension and adapter options handle external drives, hubs and legacy peripherals, and USB 2.0 cables remain the right, cheaper choice for keyboards, printers and anything that never needed speed in the first place.
Every listing states its exact generation, speed, wire gauge and connector genders, so the cable you get delivers the bandwidth you paid for. Not sure what your device needs? Ask us. We answer with specs, not guesses.
USB speeds and what each name really means
| Standard (also labeled as) |
Data speed |
Charging |
Video |
Connectors |
| USB 2.0 |
480 Mbps |
Up to 100 W with a rated cable |
No |
A, B, Micro, C |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0, 3.1 Gen 1) |
5 Gbps |
Up to 100 W with a rated cable |
DisplayPort Alt Mode on USB-C |
A, C |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) |
10 Gbps |
Up to 100 W with a rated cable |
DisplayPort Alt Mode on USB-C |
A, C |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
20 Gbps |
Up to 100 W with a rated cable |
DisplayPort Alt Mode |
C only |
| USB4 |
40 Gbps (80 Gbps in v2) |
Up to 240 W (EPR) |
DisplayPort tunneling |
C only |
Charging above 60 W requires an e-marked cable; the connector shape alone tells you nothing about speed or wattage.
Common questions
Why does my USB-C cable charge my laptop slowly? Charging above 60 W needs a 5 A cable with an e-marker chip. A standard 3 A cable still works, it just charges at 60 W or less. Look for "100 W" or "5 A" on the listing.
Can any USB-C cable connect a monitor? No. Video over USB-C uses DisplayPort Alt Mode, which needs a full-featured cable wired with the high-speed lanes and a port that supports Alt Mode; charge-only cables physically lack those wires. Our USB-C guide explains how to tell them apart.
What is the difference between USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1? Nothing. They are three names for the same 5 Gbps standard; 10 Gbps is USB 3.1 Gen 2 or 3.2 Gen 2, and 20 Gbps is USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Buy by the printed speed, not the version name.
Can I use a USB extension cable with USB 3 devices? Yes, if it is rated for it. Our full-function USB-C extension cables carry 10 Gbps, 100 W and 4K 60 Hz video; USB 3.0 A-to-A extensions carry 5 Gbps. Keep the total run short for the most reliable link.
Shop by use: Home office cables · Monitor cables & adapters
Further reading: Why Your USB-C Cable Won't Charge or Carry Video · The History of USB: From 1.1 to USB4 · Monitor Cable Types: Identify Every Port · USB-C to HDMI vs USB-C to DisplayPort
