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Amazon Basics USB-A to Mini USB 2.0 Cable, 3 Foot
Brand: Amazon Basics
$5.24
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Live Amazon listing, not a hands-on PicksHive review — image, features, price and availability come from Amazon; the buying notes below are PicksHive's.
PicksHive Take
The Amazon Basics USB-A to Mini USB 2.0 Cable is for connecting a Mini-B device to a computer with a USB-A port. At the current $5.24 price, it’s a straightforward option if those are the exact connectors you need and a 3-foot cable will reach comfortably. The listing describes uses including external hard drives, smartphones, and peripherals that require Mini-B; that connector requirement matters more than the device category. PicksHive has not tested this cable by hand.
The main trade-off is compatibility with the right equipment versus limited data speed. USB 2.0 is rated at 480Mbps, so the listing’s “speed critical” wording should not be read as a promise of modern high-speed transfers. It is also backward compatible with USB 1.0. Gold-plated, corrosion-resistant connectors and shielding to minimize interference are listed features, but they do not change its USB 2.0 speed rating.
Skip this cable if your device needs USB-C, another USB-B connector, or anything other than Mini-B. Also measure the distance between your devices before choosing this 3-foot length. If charging is your main goal, check the listing for charging specifications rather than assuming a wattage rating that is not supplied here.
Compared with UGREEN USB-A male-to-male 3.0 cable, this Amazon Basics cable has a lower rated data speed but a different device-end connector; the UGREEN’s listed 5Gbps speed does not make it a substitute for Mini-B. Likewise, UGREEN USB-A to B printer cable offers a listed 5-foot length, but its USB-B connection is not the Mini-B connection specified here. Choose by connector first, then reach and speed.
Written by PicksHive from the product listing and category research — not a hands-on test.
What to know before buying cables & adapters
PicksHive buying note
Match both connector ends to your devices before anything else. For charging, check the rated wattage (60W vs 240W); for data or displays, check the rated speed (USB 2.0 is 480Mbps, USB4/Thunderbolt reaches 40–80Gbps). Longer cables can charge fine but often run at lower data speeds, and Lightning cables labelled MFi are certified by Apple.
Key features and specifications (from Amazon)
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Amazon category | USB Cables |
| ASIN | B00NH13S44 |
- IN THE BOX: (1) 3 foot high-speed USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B cable
- FOR SPEED CRITICAL DEVICES: Connects speed critical devices, such as external hard drives and smart phones, and peripherals that require a Mini-B connection to your computer
- GOLD-PLATED CONNECTORS: Constructed with corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors for optimal signal clarity and shielding to minimize interference
- BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE: Backwards compatible with USB 1.0
- FRUSTRATION FREE PACKAGING: Easy to open; shipped in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Questions about this product
- What connectors does this Amazon Basics cable have?
- It has a USB-A male connector at one end and a Mini-B connector at the other. Match both ends to your devices before buying.
- How long is the cable, and how many are included?
- The package contains one 3-foot cable. Measure the required reach between your devices to confirm that length is sufficient.
- Does the “speed critical” description mean it supports USB 3.0 speeds?
- No. This is a USB 2.0 cable, a standard rated at 480Mbps, and the listing also specifies backward compatibility with USB 1.0.
- Is a charging wattage specified for this cable?
- The supplied listing details do not specify a charging wattage. Check the listing for charging specifications if that is your intended use.
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