
Monoprice 105458 6ft USB 2.0 A to Micro B Cable
Gold-plated connectors, ferrite-core EMI filtering, and 28/24AWG construction make this 6-foot Micro B cable a signal-integrity upgrade over commodity alternatives for data sync and charging.
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Overview
Key Features
Gold Plated Connectors for corrosion resistence ensuring consistant and reliable conductivity
Ferrite Core to filter out signal noise and reduce transmission errors
Molded-strain relief construction for flexible movement, durability, and fit
Reduces cross talk and interference with aluminum undermold contacts
Fully shielded to protect against external signal interferance.
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Gold-plated connectors resist oxidation and maintain consistent electrical contact over thousands of connection cycles without the corrosion degradation seen in unplated copper connectors
- Ferrite core filters high-frequency EMI noise from the data lines, reducing transmission errors in electrically noisy environments such as near power supplies or switching adapters
- 28/24AWG construction correctly separates data-line from power-line gauge, enabling efficient current delivery on the 24AWG power conductors during device charging
- Molded strain relief at both connector ends protects the cable-to-connector solder joint — the most common failure point on budget cables under repeated flex stress
- Aluminum undermold contacts reduce crosstalk between differential data pairs, maintaining signal integrity across the full 6-foot cable length
👎 Cons
- USB 2.0 protocol limits throughput to 480 Mbps maximum — insufficient for fast transfer of large raw image batches or video files where USB 3.0 speeds would save significant time
- Micro USB (Micro B) is a legacy connector superseded by USB-C, and the compatible device pool for this cable shrinks annually as manufacturers complete the transition
- At 6 feet, the cable may be too short for desktop setups where the PC sits under a desk and the device rests on the desk surface
- The ferrite core creates a small bulge near one connector end, which can create a tight bend radius if the cable routes through cable management clips sized for bare cables
- No braided outer jacket — the standard PVC sheathing is less resistant to kinking and abrasion damage than nylon-braided alternatives in the same price tier