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[10Gbps] USB C Female to USB Male Adapter (2-Pack), 3.1 USB A to USB C Adapter, XAOSUN One-Sided SuperSpeed Data Sync & 100W Fast Charging For iphone 15 Plus Pro Max, Laptop, Charger, Quest Link, etc.

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Compatible Devices Laptop, PC, Tablets
Connector Type USB Type C
Color Black
Item dimensions L x W x H 0.9 x 0.53 x 0.26 inches
Brand XAOSUN

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  • 🚀 High-Speed Transmission - Using USB 3.1 Gen 2 technology, this USB to USB C Adapter supports up to 10Gbps data transmission. The transmission speed of this usb c adapter is twice that of USB 3.0 and more than 20 times that of USB 2.0. This means it only takes a few seconds to transfer 4K HD movies, bringing you an unparalleled speed experience.
  • ⚡️ Fast Charging - Built-in dual 56kΩ Pull-up resistors and supports fast-charging up to 100W 20V 5A. Other brands on the market only support 1-3A charging. it charges devices faster & more efficiently. (Note: Due to the incompatibility of charging protocols, this adapter doesn't fit your 12 Magsafe Charger or charge MacBook.)
  • 💎 Superior Workmanship - Tired of USB C to A Adapter falling apart during plugging and unplugging? The usb c adapter uses an integral forming of aviation-grade aluminum alloy shell material, which can withstand more than 20,000 frequent plug-ins and unplugs. The top matte texture brings you safety, comfortable and enjoyable experience!
  • 👍 Easy to Use - Please note that this USB-C to USB Adapter only supports single-sided 10Gbps high-speed transmission (while other brands only provide 1/2 transmission speed). The Type-C female port allows you to switch between USB 3.1 speed and USB 2.0 speed with a simple flip of the Type C plug. Now you can enjoy unparalleled transmission quality from your devices!
  • ✔️ Travel-Ready Portability - Take these lightweight USB-C to USB-A Adapter with you anywhere you go! It is 20% smaller than other competing adapter, allowing you to store securely in backpack, purse, pocket, briefcase, desk drawer or anywhere else you desire.

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usb to usb c adapter
usb to usbc adapter
Please Kindly Note

1. This USB-C to USB adapter can charge phones and tablets but cannot charge a laptop.

2. This USB C to USB 3.0 adapter CANNOT send HDMI, VGA or other audio & video signals.

3. 10Gbps is the theoretical Max transmission speed, the final actual speed also depends on output & input device and cable, etc.

Travel-Ready Portability

Take these lightweight USB-C to USB adapter with you anywhere you go! You can store securely in backpack, purse, pocket, briefcase, desk drawer or anywhere else you desire.

  • Superfast Transmission
  • Fast Charging
  • Travel-Ready Portability
  • Superior Workmanship
  • Data Sync (OTG)
  • Widely Compatibility
usb a to usb c adapter

usb c female to usb male adapter

usb c to usb 3.0 adapter

usb-a to usb-c adapter

Stronger & One-Piece Molding

Made with durable molding aluminum. They are tested or inspected as many as 18 times throughout the manufacturing process to maintain optimal data conversion, charging, safety and endure frequent plugging & unplugging.

High-Speed Transmission at MAX 10 Gbps

When it comes to transferring data between laptops, PC, external hard drives, and other devices you need an adapter that can support all our devices and offers ultra-fast efficiency.

Short, Compact, and Portable

Just plug and play. No driver required. slim design for easy usage, highly ergonomic & 20% shorter than most others, our mini USB adapter handily supports in pocket portability.

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Charging power
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connector type
USB Type C
USB Type C, USB Type A
USB Type A, USB Type C
USB C to USB A 3.2
USB Type A Male
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-A (10 Gbps)
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20 volts
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type c 2pin eu
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[10Gbps] USB C Female to USB Male Adapter (2-Pack), 3.1 USB A to USB C Adapter, XAOSUN One-Sided SuperSpeed Data Sync & 100W Fast Charging For iphone 15 Plus Pro Max, Laptop, Charger, Quest Link, etc.

[10Gbps] USB C Female to USB Male Adapter (2-Pack), 3.1 USB A to USB C Adapter, XAOSUN One-Sided SuperSpeed Data Sync & 100W Fast Charging For iphone 15 Plus Pro Max, Laptop, Charger, Quest Link, etc.


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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
9,452 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, fit and performance of the adapter. For example, they mention it's well made, reliable and has a very premium look and feel. Some appreciate the performance and the fact that it'll fit into a narrow space. That said, opinions are mixed on USB 3.0 compatibility, speed, and value.

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443 customers mention355 positive88 negative

Customers like the performance of the adapter. They say it works well, is nicely made, and has good fit and finish. Some mention that it works perfectly with their USB nvme reader and lightning cables. It does not slow down transfer and does not transmit video signal.

"...Feel like a solid build, should last a long time. Good value and work well." Read more

"It worked well for my application...." Read more

"...Pros: Good fit & finish; works in both orientations; does not slow down transfer speed / Cons: None.Cable(s):..." Read more

"Very solidly made, not cheap like some other ones I had. It has worked great so far and I am happy with the price for 2 of them." Read more

194 customers mention182 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. They mention that it is well-made, reliable, and has a very premium look and feel. The adapters are easy to transport and work well with lightning.

"...Nice and small so they do not block other ports. Feel like a solid build, should last a long time. Good value and work well." Read more

"...https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07864WMK8Pros: Fast and reliable / Cons: NoneEnclosure(s):..." Read more

"Very solidly made, not cheap like some other ones I had. It has worked great so far and I am happy with the price for 2 of them." Read more

"Good quality" Read more

64 customers mention57 positive7 negative

Customers like the fit of the adapter. They mention that it is well-made, small, and uses minimal space. Some say that the USB connections are snug at both ends. Overall, most are satisfied with the adapters' fit and compatibility.

"...Nice and small so they do not block other ports. Feel like a solid build, should last a long time. Good value and work well." Read more

"...https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083XW2XBH/Pros: Good fit & finish / Cons: USB-C connector needs to be oriented correctly when connecting..." Read more

"Does what it needs to at an ok price and good size, the only real complaint I have is that the usb c needs to be plugged in a specific side to..." Read more

"works as it should and fits perfectly" Read more

119 customers mention68 positive51 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the speed of the adapter. Some say it's amazing and does transfer data quickly, while others say it provides very slow speeds.

"...https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P6ZT4P/Pros: Decent speed (but not the fastest of the three tested) / Cons: USB-C connector needs to..." Read more

"...readings on read speeds (more than 400Mbps) but for write speeds the performance was poor (less than 30Mbps) also this is visible a latency to start..." Read more

"...I think the one that works is a good product and it does transfer data quickly. Guess I now know why they are sold in pairs...." Read more

"...Speeds seemed a bit off...checked dmesg and it said the drive was detected as a high-speed (aka USB 2.0) device. WTH?..." Read more

114 customers mention79 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the adapter. Some mention it's an excellent price and small price to pay for full speed, while others say it'd be a waste of money.

"...Feel like a solid build, should last a long time. Good value and work well." Read more

"Very solidly made, not cheap like some other ones I had. It has worked great so far and I am happy with the price for 2 of them." Read more

"...SATA connector did not slow down transfer speed / Cons: Priced a little on the high end for drive carriers/adapters...." Read more

"Does what it needs to at an ok price and good size, the only real complaint I have is that the usb c needs to be plugged in a specific side to..." Read more

59 customers mention33 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the USB 3.0 compatibility of the adapter. Some mention that it works with all USB ports well, and is essential for operating many USB peripherals. However, others say that it's not truly USB 3, and only supports USB 2.0.

"Great for using newer USB C devices on an older computer that only contains USB A ports. Nice and small so they do not block other ports...." Read more

"...high-data transport from USB-C to USB-A 3.0 and above are not symmetrical on the USB-C end...." Read more

"...Pros: Fast transfer speed; USB-C connection; bright blue LED indicate activity / Cons: Tiny vent holes on bottom, no vents on top (heat rises),..." Read more

"...and good size, the only real complaint I have is that the usb c needs to be plugged in a specific side to achieve maximum speed and there is no real..." Read more

Works well for my application.
5 Stars
Works well for my application.
It worked well for my application. Be aware that devices like this support high-speed charging and high-data transport from USB-C to USB-A 3.0 and above are not symmetrical on the USB-C end. One side of the USB-C supports single-lane USB 3.1 Gen 2 data and low-power charging. The other side of the USB-C supports USB 2.0 data transfer and up to 100W 20V 5A charging. Therefore it matters how the USB-C is plugged in. My portable drive supports USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 and my laptop supports USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 thus my maximum data rate is about 460MB/s for 3.1 Gen 1 and 44MB/s for USB 2.0. The two images show the different data rates just by flipping the USB-C over as expected. I could not test the 3.1 Gen 2 rate since I do not have Gen 2 capabilities on two devices. For power, my phone has only 3 charging modes, charging, rapid charging, and turbocharging. Using a QC 3.0 charger that accepts the USB-A and connects to my phone which acceptsUSB-C, I get charging or turbocharging depending on flipping the USB-C connector.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Color: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Great for using newer USB C devices on an older computer that only contains USB A ports. Nice and small so they do not block other ports. Feel like a solid build, should last a long time. Good value and work well.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
Color: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Simple device, very nice build and feel. it's solid. Getting 300-400 Mbs from 2013 MacBook Air using this adaptor, and a USB-C Crucial X-9 SSD, with MacOS encryption turned on.

Be aware, learned this from another reviewer, the USB-C cord may only provide USB 2,0 speeds. However, unplugged it, and flip the USB-C cable over, suddenly you get USB 3.1 speeds. This was very difficult to figure out. Hats off to the other reviewer that mentioned this!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Color: Space GrayVerified Purchase
With the world changing over to USB C this little adapter is going to save you more than you know. There are so many USB-A female ports on everything, laptops, pc's, cars, chargers, smart appliances, I even have a USB-A port on my couch so I can plug in, that this little adapter changing them from USB A to USB C is going to save you lots of money, aggravation and cost of replacing that item or buying new cables. Now you can just plug this into a USB-A port and that new USB-C to C cable is useful, you don't have to buy any more USB-A to C cables, just USB-C to C so that in the future when you eventually replace that old laptop, TV, charger etc. you won't need to buy a whole lot of new cables.
While this product states it is capable of 10Gbps, it isn't going to be any faster that the port you are plugging this into, so data and charging aren't going to magically increase. Nonetheless, it is a great product, I may buy a couple more at this price to insert into existing USB-A ports on things I am not replacing anytime soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
Color: ‎RedVerified Purchase
Title: Multiple product review for USB-C hard drive expansion

Summary: I purchased two different hard disk drive (HDD) enclosures, for use with both a 2.5" solid state drives (SSDs), and 3.5" HDDs, so that I could swap between drives. Primary use was to transfer data between computers, and backup as a secondary purpose.

Details: Main desktop computer is a Dell XPS 8920. System drive is a 250GB SSD. Two other HDDs for data, 1.0TB and 6.0TB. External USB connections are: USB-C 3.1 (rear), USB-A 3.1 (rear), USB-A 3.0 (front). The highest transfer speeds are via the USB-C 3.1 connection, and the USB-A 3.0 ports on the front are not far behind. The SSD via USB-C was faster than the HDD via the internal SATA bus (expected).

Test Method: The test program I use is ATTO Disk Benchmark (freeware). I tried a few different ones, and settled on this one because the result picture was relatively easy to compare to other results. I created a 50GB partition on the SSD, and used the same for all tests and configurations. When evaluating results, I mainly looked at the transfer speeds for files size 1 MB or larger.

Observations:
1) There was some variation in the transfer speed between the various adapters. Both the Orico and the Nekteck were the fastest with 505 MB/s Write, and 540 MB/s Read. 3rd place was the VCZHS Tech Sata to USB adapter with 420 MB/s Write, and 440 MB/s Read.
2) When changing from USB-C to USB-A 3.0, the orientation of USB-C connector somes times made a difference. The difference is staggering, you'll loose 90% of the speed. Once I established an orientation for the USB-A connector, I tested and then marked (with a permanent sharpie) the faster orientation.
3) Heat soak, with the plastic enclosures could be a problem, even in an air conditioned office. One of the reasons I bought the ICY DOCK adapter was to put the 2.5" SSD or HDD in it, and that effective functions as a heat sink. Both the Nekteck and Orico CLEAR PLASTIC carriers had very tiny (or none) vent holes, so air flow will be minimal. For the Nekteck, I left the top cover off so that some heat could escape.
4) Other than the XAOSUN USB-A adapters, the other adapters and cables all functioned correctly, and did not reduce transfer speed.

Conclusion:
Invest the time if you purchase these products to verify (using a freeware program) that the transfer speeds are functioning correctly.

Reviewed Items (by Category):

Hard Drive(s):
1) Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E250B/AM)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07864WMK8
Pros: Fast and reliable / Cons: None

Enclosure(s):
2A) Nekteck Transparent Plastic Case SATA to USB C Hard Disk Enclosure HDD/SSD Adapter Case with USB Type C to C Gen 2 Cable Tool Free Hard Drive Enclosure
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07169C4BG/
Pros: Fast transfer speed; USB-C connection / Cons: Heat build-up, case has no vents (used without the top cover installed); drive a little difficult to remove (needs to be lifted up, and pulled away from SATA connector at the same time.

2B) ORICO Hard Drive Docking Station, USB3.1 Gen2 10Gbps to SATA 2.5/3.5 inch SSD HDD Docking Station Laptop External Hard Drive Enclosure, Support 12TB
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SY7ZMNX/
Pros: Fast transfer speed; USB-C connection; bright blue LED indicate activity / Cons: Tiny vent holes on bottom, no vents on top (heat rises), drive heat may be a issue.

Adapter(s):
3A) VCZHS Tech SATA to USB 3.1 Cable Adapter USB 3.1 Type C SATA Cables Converter for 2.5" SATA Drives External Hard Drive Cable SATA to USB C Adapter
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P6ZT4P/
Pros: Decent speed (but not the fastest of the three tested) / Cons: USB-C connector needs to be oriented correctly when connecting to a USB-A adapter (like the XAOSUN).

3B) ICY DOCK 2.5" to 3.5" SSD/HDD Mounting Adapter Comparable to Adaptadrive Mac SAS/SATA Hard Drive Tray Kit (MB482SP-3B)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OBYP2UY/
Pros: Good fit & finish (edges not sharp); pass through SATA connector did not slow down transfer speed / Cons: Priced a little on the high end for drive carriers/adapters.

3C) USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter [2 Pack] - XAOSUN 3.1 USB C Female to USB Male Adapter - Support One-Sided 10Gbps Data Sync & Fast Charging
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083XW2XBH/
Pros: Good fit & finish / Cons: USB-C connector needs to be oriented correctly when connecting to a USB-A adapter (there are Q&A questions about this).

3D) 90 Degree USB C Type C Male to Female Adapter, AFUNTA Right & Left and Upward & Downward Angled 90 Degree USB-C USB 3.1 Type-C Male to Female Extension
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YRKTKM/
Pros: Good fit & finish; works in both orientations; does not slow down transfer speed / Cons: None.

Cable(s):
4) DockCase - USB C to USB C Cable (0.72ft), 3.1 Gen 2
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V9PXXKD/
Pros: Good fit & finish; full transfer speed / Cons: 0.72 foot is a little too short for SSD/HDD use, probably okay for phone charging.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Multiple product review for USB-C hard drive expansion
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
Title: Multiple product review for USB-C hard drive expansion

Summary: I purchased two different hard disk drive (HDD) enclosures, for use with both a 2.5" solid state drives (SSDs), and 3.5" HDDs, so that I could swap between drives. Primary use was to transfer data between computers, and backup as a secondary purpose.

Details: Main desktop computer is a Dell XPS 8920. System drive is a 250GB SSD. Two other HDDs for data, 1.0TB and 6.0TB. External USB connections are: USB-C 3.1 (rear), USB-A 3.1 (rear), USB-A 3.0 (front). The highest transfer speeds are via the USB-C 3.1 connection, and the USB-A 3.0 ports on the front are not far behind. The SSD via USB-C was faster than the HDD via the internal SATA bus (expected).

Test Method: The test program I use is ATTO Disk Benchmark (freeware). I tried a few different ones, and settled on this one because the result picture was relatively easy to compare to other results. I created a 50GB partition on the SSD, and used the same for all tests and configurations. When evaluating results, I mainly looked at the transfer speeds for files size 1 MB or larger.

Observations:
1) There was some variation in the transfer speed between the various adapters. Both the Orico and the Nekteck were the fastest with 505 MB/s Write, and 540 MB/s Read. 3rd place was the VCZHS Tech Sata to USB adapter with 420 MB/s Write, and 440 MB/s Read.
2) When changing from USB-C to USB-A 3.0, the orientation of USB-C connector somes times made a difference. The difference is staggering, you'll loose 90% of the speed. Once I established an orientation for the USB-A connector, I tested and then marked (with a permanent sharpie) the faster orientation.
3) Heat soak, with the plastic enclosures could be a problem, even in an air conditioned office. One of the reasons I bought the ICY DOCK adapter was to put the 2.5" SSD or HDD in it, and that effective functions as a heat sink. Both the Nekteck and Orico CLEAR PLASTIC carriers had very tiny (or none) vent holes, so air flow will be minimal. For the Nekteck, I left the top cover off so that some heat could escape.
4) Other than the XAOSUN USB-A adapters, the other adapters and cables all functioned correctly, and did not reduce transfer speed.

Conclusion:
Invest the time if you purchase these products to verify (using a freeware program) that the transfer speeds are functioning correctly.

Reviewed Items (by Category):

Hard Drive(s):
1) Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E250B/AM)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07864WMK8
Pros: Fast and reliable / Cons: None

Enclosure(s):
2A) Nekteck Transparent Plastic Case SATA to USB C Hard Disk Enclosure HDD/SSD Adapter Case with USB Type C to C Gen 2 Cable Tool Free Hard Drive Enclosure
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07169C4BG/
Pros: Fast transfer speed; USB-C connection / Cons: Heat build-up, case has no vents (used without the top cover installed); drive a little difficult to remove (needs to be lifted up, and pulled away from SATA connector at the same time.

2B) ORICO Hard Drive Docking Station, USB3.1 Gen2 10Gbps to SATA 2.5/3.5 inch SSD HDD Docking Station Laptop External Hard Drive Enclosure, Support 12TB
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SY7ZMNX/
Pros: Fast transfer speed; USB-C connection; bright blue LED indicate activity / Cons: Tiny vent holes on bottom, no vents on top (heat rises), drive heat may be a issue.

Adapter(s):
3A) VCZHS Tech SATA to USB 3.1 Cable Adapter USB 3.1 Type C SATA Cables Converter for 2.5" SATA Drives External Hard Drive Cable SATA to USB C Adapter
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B077P6ZT4P/
Pros: Decent speed (but not the fastest of the three tested) / Cons: USB-C connector needs to be oriented correctly when connecting to a USB-A adapter (like the XAOSUN).

3B) ICY DOCK 2.5" to 3.5" SSD/HDD Mounting Adapter Comparable to Adaptadrive Mac SAS/SATA Hard Drive Tray Kit (MB482SP-3B)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OBYP2UY/
Pros: Good fit & finish (edges not sharp); pass through SATA connector did not slow down transfer speed / Cons: Priced a little on the high end for drive carriers/adapters.

3C) USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter [2 Pack] - XAOSUN 3.1 USB C Female to USB Male Adapter - Support One-Sided 10Gbps Data Sync & Fast Charging
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B083XW2XBH/
Pros: Good fit & finish / Cons: USB-C connector needs to be oriented correctly when connecting to a USB-A adapter (there are Q&A questions about this).

3D) 90 Degree USB C Type C Male to Female Adapter, AFUNTA Right & Left and Upward & Downward Angled 90 Degree USB-C USB 3.1 Type-C Male to Female Extension
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YRKTKM/
Pros: Good fit & finish; works in both orientations; does not slow down transfer speed / Cons: None.

Cable(s):
4) DockCase - USB C to USB C Cable (0.72ft), 3.1 Gen 2
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V9PXXKD/
Pros: Good fit & finish; full transfer speed / Cons: 0.72 foot is a little too short for SSD/HDD use, probably okay for phone charging.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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It worked well for my application. Be aware that devices like this support high-speed charging and high-data transport from USB-C to USB-A 3.0 and above are not symmetrical on the USB-C end. One side of the USB-C supports single-lane USB 3.1 Gen 2 data and low-power charging. The other side of the USB-C supports USB 2.0 data transfer and up to 100W 20V 5A charging. Therefore it matters how the USB-C is plugged in. My portable drive supports USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 and my laptop supports USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 thus my maximum data rate is about 460MB/s for 3.1 Gen 1 and 44MB/s for USB 2.0. The two images show the different data rates just by flipping the USB-C over as expected. I could not test the 3.1 Gen 2 rate since I do not have Gen 2 capabilities on two devices. For power, my phone has only 3 charging modes, charging, rapid charging, and turbocharging. Using a QC 3.0 charger that accepts the USB-A and connects to my phone which accepts
USB-C, I get charging or turbocharging depending on flipping the USB-C connector.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works well for my application.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
It worked well for my application. Be aware that devices like this support high-speed charging and high-data transport from USB-C to USB-A 3.0 and above are not symmetrical on the USB-C end. One side of the USB-C supports single-lane USB 3.1 Gen 2 data and low-power charging. The other side of the USB-C supports USB 2.0 data transfer and up to 100W 20V 5A charging. Therefore it matters how the USB-C is plugged in. My portable drive supports USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 and my laptop supports USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 thus my maximum data rate is about 460MB/s for 3.1 Gen 1 and 44MB/s for USB 2.0. The two images show the different data rates just by flipping the USB-C over as expected. I could not test the 3.1 Gen 2 rate since I do not have Gen 2 capabilities on two devices. For power, my phone has only 3 charging modes, charging, rapid charging, and turbocharging. Using a QC 3.0 charger that accepts the USB-A and connects to my phone which accepts
USB-C, I get charging or turbocharging depending on flipping the USB-C connector.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Color: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Great way to connect USB 3.0 to USB-C.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
Color: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Very solidly made, not cheap like some other ones I had. It has worked great so far and I am happy with the price for 2 of them.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
Color: ‎RedVerified Purchase
I tested this adapter with the Elgato HD 60 and it works. The HD 60 is really picky and only works with USB 3.0. So this adapter passed that test.

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Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Gör vad den ska / Does what it's supposed to
Reviewed in Sweden on January 28, 2024
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Gör vad den ska / Does what it's supposed to
Quibid
5.0 out of 5 stars As anticipated
Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2023
Color: ‎RedVerified Purchase
As anticipated
Alfred Kauer
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.0
Reviewed in Germany on February 10, 2024
Color: ‎RedVerified Purchase
Perfekt
Herbert57
5.0 out of 5 stars Gute Qualität für den Preis
Reviewed in Germany on November 20, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Suchte länger nach so einem Adapter, da mein neues Notebook nicht so viele Anschlüsse hat wie ich sie brauche. Auf meiner Suche traf ich immer wieder auf "Made in China" und war genervt. Habe mich dann zu diesem Kauf entschlossen und kann nach einigen Monaten des Gebrauchs sagen, ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Die Adapter funktionieren einwandfrei und das Tempo ist so weit ok. Daher würde ich bei Bedarf diesen Artikel wieder kaufen!
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Dom L
4.0 out of 5 stars Works with Meta Quest 2 VR
Reviewed in Australia on April 24, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Works as expected. Although would've liked some indication to tell which side gives which USB speed rather than going through trial and error.