USB is supposedly universal, but there are so many different types. Why is this? As it turns out, they each serve different functions, mainly to preserve compatibility and support new devices. Here are the six most common types of USB cables and connectors:
Type-A:
The standard flat, rectangular interface that you find on one end of nearly every USB cable. Most computers have multiple USB-A ports for connecting peripherals. You’ll find them on game consoles, TVs, and other devices too. This cable only inserts in one way.
Type-B: An almost square connector, mostly used for printers and other powered devices that connect to a computer. They’re not very common these days, as most devices have moved onto a smaller connection.
Mini-USB: A smaller connector type that was standard for mobile devices before micro-USB. While not as common today, you’ll still see these on some cameras, the PlayStation 3 controller, MP3 players, and similar.
Micro-USB: The current standard (though slowly declining in popularity) for mobile and portable devices, which is even smaller than mini-USB. While you’ll still find micro-USB on all sorts of smartphones, tablets, USB battery packs, and game controllers, some have moved onto USB-C.
Type-C: The newest USB standard, this is a reversible cable that promises higher transfer rates and more power than previous USB types. It’s also capable of juggling multiple functions. You’ll see it on many new laptops and smartphones, including the MacBook, Pixel phones, and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. We discuss USB-C more below.
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ALOGIC 1M USB-A to USB-B Cable – Type-A Male to Type-B Male (USB2-01-AB)
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ALOGIC 2M USB-A 2.0 to USB-B Cable – Ultra Series, Male to Male, Space Grey (U22ABRBK)
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ALOGIC 2M USB-A 3.0 to USB-B Cable – Ultra Series, Male to Male, Space Grey (U32ABRBK)
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ALOGIC 2M USB-A 3.0 USB Extension Cable – Ultra Series, USB-A Male to USB-A Female (U32AARBK)
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ALOGIC 2M USB-A to Micro USB-B Cable – Male to Male, Space Grey (U22MCABRBK)
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ALOGIC 3-in-1 Data & Charging Cable 30cm – Prime Series, Silver (MU23T1-030SLV)
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ALOGIC 3M USB-A to USB-B Cable – Type-A to Type-B, Male to Male (USB2-03-AB)
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ALOGIC 5M USB-A 2.0 to USB-B Cable – Ultra Series, Space Grey (U25ABRBK)
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ALOGIC USB-C Cable 2M – Pro Series, Male to Male (U3-TCC02-MM)
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Apple 2m Lightning to USB-C Cable MQGH2ZA/A
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Apple 30-pin to USB Cable MA591G/C
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Apple Lightning to USB Cable (0.5m) ME291AM/A
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Apple Lightning to USB Cable (1m) MXLY2ZA/A
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Apple USB-C Charge Cable – 1m (MQKJ3FE/A)
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Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (1 m) MM0A3FE/A
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Apple USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) MLYV3FE/A
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Belkin 1m BoostCharge Lightning to USB-A Cable
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Belkin 1m BoostCharge Lightning to USB-A Cable
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Belkin 1m BoostCharge Pro Flex USB-C to USB-C Cable
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Belkin 1m USB-C to USB-A BoostCharge Cable
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Belkin 2m BoostCharge USB-C to USB-A Cable
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Belkin 2m BoostCharge USB-C to USB-A Cable
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Belkin 2m USB-C Cable – BoostCharge USB-C to USB-C (CAB003BT2MWH)
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Belkin 3m BoostCharge USB-C to USB-C Cable 100W (Black)
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Belkin BoostCharge 1m Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable
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