Monoprice USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-A Female Extension Cable - Gold Plated, 28/24AWG, 3 Feet, Black

when installing some new exterior video cams i had one cable wasn't long enough to get it where i wanted it to be mounted. as i'd used the old extension i had on hand with an existing cam and that worked great. consequently why i went ahead and ordered this one the cable itself appears well made, no obvious issues. as to how well it works? just fine with absolutely no issues but a caveat for some users in regards to hardware limitations for usb power delivery which applies to all usb cables. so before posting this feedback i noticed one reviewer who politely dinged the cable saying it was a power vampire in a manner of speaking? when it comes to power & usb sources cable length matters. usb 2 stubbornly remains the most common type of usb power sources but provide only a trickle of power. in my experience when going beyond approx. 15' you need a usb power source with more power than you could use with something shorter in length. by 'the book' USB 2.0 spec limits the length of cables to 16’ 5”. USB 3 has a limit of 30 meters or approx. 98’ 5” e.g. 6x the distance. So without using additional hardware in the mix the cables, this extension, our expectations for its use needs keep in mind design limitations. the total distance matters not just the length of the extension cable. most recent example when hooking up exterior cams one using the manufacturers power supply total length at 26' and the cam wouldn't function. i then swapped it out with a more powerful amazon echo usb plug and all worked fine. i performed the same test on another and had to do the same swap to get it function. all of those cams worked using their stock power supplies when used with shorter cables(10') that came with. i have gone through this in the past, having learned the hard way when managing the installation of our town's new systems as well as in my own office/home. to reiterate a usb 3 port averages 7 watts, a 'regular' usb 2 port puts out at most 2.5 watts. also why you on some pc's you can only charge devices using the designated usb 3 port not the other slower usb 2 ports. so in this instance what the one reviewer missed in regards to power delivery with this or any usb extension cable is that how much power going in matters as much or more so than the cable length,in total, used to move it from point a to point b. all said i would not hesitate to purchase another of these extension cords. IF however i needed this primarily for transferring data i would then need to get a usb 3 cable, those have different male ends as well as internal difference. but again only if data was my priority not power.

Great product for the price.

I’m always looking for practical tech solutions that make life easier, and this Monoprice USB Extension Cable has been a perfect find for something I do regularly. I use it to connect a USB pen drive to my TV so I can display family photos and videos during gatherings. It’s a small thing, but it has made a big difference in how I enjoy time with family. Here’s the thing: when you have a TV mounted on the wall, accessing the USB ports on the back is a total hassle. The TV is often up high or in a corner, and the USB ports are tucked away so far behind that it’s a real pain to plug in a USB stick. I used to have to drag out a step ladder or move furniture just to reach the port, and it was always a bit of a production. This Monoprice extension cable solved that problem completely. I simply plug the male end into the TV’s USB port and then run the extension cable to a much more accessible spot—around the side of the TV or along the stand. Now, I can just pop the pen drive in and out whenever I need to show the pictures. No more messing around with awkward angles or moving things around to access the back of the TV. It’s a small thing, but it has made family gatherings and slide shows so much more convenient. How It Performs The build quality is excellent for the price. The cable is flexible but feels durable, and the connectors fit snugly without any issues. I’ve been using it regularly for months now without any signal loss or performance issues. It works perfectly for what I need—just plugging in a USB drive and having it display my media on the TV without any hitches. The 6-foot length is perfect for my setup. It gives me plenty of reach without being too long and messy. The cable is also flexible enough to hide neatly behind the TV stand or along the side of the wall, so it doesn't create clutter. Why I Recommend It If you have a TV mounted on the wall and find it difficult to access the USB ports on the back, this extension cable is a game-changer. It's such a simple solution, but it works brilliantly for connecting USB drives and keeps your setup tidy and accessible. It’s also affordable, well-made, and gets the job done without any fuss. Overall, this Monoprice USB extension cable has been a reliable and practical addition to my setup. It’s a simple, no-frills solution that makes my family gatherings a lot smoother. If you’re looking for a basic USB extension cable to solve a similar problem, I highly recommend giving this one a try.

Works perfect

Good item. Works as advertised.

Great cable zero issues as always with Monoprice.

Tight connections and works well!

This is a great extension if you happen to need a little bit more length I recommend this I use mine all the time