Cable Matters 2-Pack 5Gbps USB Extension Cable - 6ft, USB 3.0 Extension Cable, Male to Female USB3.0 Extender, Compatible with Webcam, VR Headset, Printer, Hard Drive, Black

yes these are packaged well and perform exactly as expected. if the cable length matches your needs then this is a fine option. I didn't mind that the cable is only meant for up to 5 Gbps and not 10 Gbps since one I just use one of the cables for a smartcard that requires touch for authentication.

UPDATE 2025-07-14:Received and tested the replacement cable—the video glitches are gone with my Streamcam, and I tested a couple of other things that would be susceptible to voltage drops (like a Raspberry Pi) or signal integrity issues (wireless mic) and found that all three of them worked as expected.I said I expected better of Cable Matters in my review of the defective cable because _this_ is the quality I expect from this brand. But every manufacturer has factory defects now and then. Because these cables are sold through Amazon, though, replacement was fast and easy!ORIGINAL REVIEW:I connected my Logi Streamcam to this device under Linux. The Streamcam comes with a USB-C native cable, however it's just too short to run through my monitor arm's cable management then to my PC. The signal from the camera is flickery and glitchy, with many errors and device resets. One of three things is happening here:1. The cable is defective. This is always a possibility.2. The USB signal integrity is weak. That's atypical for Cable Matters.3. The copper for the 5v lines in the cable has too much resistance, meaning the camera isn't getting 5v.The latter two are usually unlikely the problem with Cable Matters cables. Their cables are usually pretty stiff compared to the similar low-priced competition and this one is no exception. The reason for this is that you can pick any two: Low price, good electrical performance, and flexible. And on that last point there's only so much you can do, especially for an extension cable.I'm going to exchange this cable. I won't remove this review (that ain't right), but I will update it with the replacement cable's performance when it arrives in a couple of days. _NEVER_ judge a company by a defective product, give them a chance to make it right. CM's got good stuff generally. So this might just be a factory defect, those happen.

UPDATE: Since writing this review, there have been two developments. Cable Matters sent me replacements, and I was able to get a response from the device manufacturer, AverMedia. Even though USB 3.0 has no length specification, per the manufacturer their device will not function with total cable lengths exceeding 2 meters (this specification is not listed anywhere on their site, the device's packaging, documentation etc). Therefore, using a 6 foot extension cable would not work. Once I knew this, I diagnosed both the original extension cables as well as the replacements with a USB 3.0 flash drive and confirmed that the transfer speeds are good. I have to commend Cable Matters for their support (wish I knew a way to contact them first rather than having them read my review!) and for their product quality.That said, the text below of my original review is still (technically) accurate. The problem isn't these cables--it's the AverMedia hardware device--but it's also true that these cables won't work for the function outlined, so I'll leave it below for reference only. If you need longer than the included 3.5 foot USB 3.0 A to Micro B cable, the highest you can go is 6 feet (I found out firsthand that the 9 foot won't work).Original review text:I bought these cables for one purpose: so I could get some extra cable length between my Avermedia CV710 Extremecap U3 capture device and my PC. Unfortunately, they don't work as advertised. See, the CV710 is picky about which USB 3.0 chipsets it supports because it needs to transfer data at a certain speed in order to capture 1080p video at 60 frames per second. So it comes with a USB 3.0 Diagnosis Tool software. Plug your device in, run the diagnostic, it tells you which resolutions you can capture at with your connection.If I plug my device directly into my USB 3.0 port using the Avermedia-provided USB cable (which is pretty short; only about 3.5 feet), then all diagnostics pass and I can capture at full 1080p60 at maximum bitrate. If I use the exact same port, the exact same capture device, and run the exact same diagnostic test only this time with one of these extension cables? All diagnostics fail. And yeah, the PC does still detect the device.I thought maybe I might have gotten a defective cable. But this was a 2-pack. It's unlikely that I got TWO bad cables. I suppose if you just wanted extensions for USB 2.0 devices that these cables would work fine, or if you had a USB 3.0 device like a storage device or something where the slightly lower transfer rate would at least still eventually let you finish. But if you plan on using this to capture game footage for Youtube or livestreaming like I was, then this isn't the product for you. I guess I'll have to spend extra to buy one longer USB 3.0 A Male to Micro B instead of this.

My pc is in a closet and i needed a usb hub at my desk for peripherals. i used this and an anker hub and it works perfect

I bought this for use with a Sabrent USB 3.0 hub. The only odd thing I've noticed so far as there seems to be a mild drop in transfer speed between when I'm using this cable in combination with the hub and when I have a USB 3.0 flash drive plugged directing into a USB 3.0 port on my PC. I'm not really sure if the speed loss is in the cable or the hub because I just haven't gotten around to checking yet. Will update this when I do (if it's conclusive).Anyway, the cable seems nice. Looks and feels like reasonable quality material. Frankly, I wouldn't mind having a couple more of these, as I always seem to be finding uses for USB extensions in general (For example, they're also useful for reducing wear and tear on the ports on your PC so you're not constantly plugging and unplugging things into a port that can't be replaced).I'm kind of ambivalent on the blue color. I ordered the blue one because it was cheaper (I think) and I can live with it if that's the only difference and I get it cheaper. I'd prefer black but I never look at it and so it's not a big deal.So I give it a decent rating because it does what I want it to do. I don't know if it performs completely as advertised but I don't need it to anyway. It's still way faster than the USB 2.0 connection it replaced.

Haven't had a chance to use these cables yet. They were bought in the event that I would ever need them. The last ones that I bought are working as advertised.

Great quality, size, and connection.