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Monoprice 108615 3ft USB 2.0 A to B Cable (White)
Monoprice 108615 3ft USB 2.0 A to B Cable (White)
Monoprice 108615 3ft USB 2.0 A to B Cable (White)
Monoprice 108615 3ft USB 2.0 A to B Cable (White)
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Monoprice 108615 3ft USB 2.0 A to B Cable (White)

★★★★★4.7 (5806 reviews)

Gold-plated USB 2.0 A-to-B in white — the reliable last-mile cable between your computer and every printer or scanner on your desk.

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Overview

The USB 2.0 A-to-B cable is one of the most unglamorous components in any desk setup, and yet a bad one causes surprisingly disruptive problems — dropped print jobs, scanner reconnection errors, intermittent device recognition. The Monoprice 108615 is built to the actual USB 2.0 specification rather than a cost-cut approximation of it: the 28/24AWG conductor split correctly assigns heavier-gauge wire to the power conductors, where resistive voltage drop over the cable length is a real concern, and lighter-gauge wire to the data conductors, where signal amplitude makes gauge less critical. Gold-plated contacts at both ends resist the oxidation that causes intermittent connections on cables that stay plugged in for extended periods without being cycled.

At three feet, this cable is sized for the standard desktop peripheral configuration — printer to the side of a monitor, scanner within arm's reach. The shielded construction is a practical choice for office environments where the cable may run adjacent to power strips, switching power supplies, or dense WiFi installations. Molded strain relief at both connectors addresses the primary mechanical failure point of USB cables under real-world use. For any setup connecting a USB 2.0 printer, scanner, MIDI controller, or audio interface to a Mac or PC, this cable provides a reliable, spec-compliant connection at a price that makes buying a spare a sensible decision.

Key Features

A great value on high performance USB 2.0 compliant cables

Gold plated connectors for corrosion resistance and heavy gauge wires for years of reliable use

Compatible with both PC and Apple systems

28 AWG data conductors and 24 AWG power conductors

Molded connector heads with molded strain relief boots Shielded to protect against external signal interference

Specifications

Brand
Monoprice
Model
108615
ASIN
B009GUNDTU
Cable Type
USB 2.0 A Male to B Male
Length
3 ft
Connector Plating
Gold
Data Conductors
28 AWG
Power Conductors
24 AWG
Shielding
Yes
Strain Relief
Molded boots, both ends
Color
White
Compatibility
PC and Apple systems

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 28AWG data / 24AWG power conductor split meets the USB 2.0 specification correctly — the heavier power conductors maintain voltage over the cable length, which cheaper cables cut corners on.
  • Gold-plated connectors resist oxidation at contact points, which matters for cables that sit connected for months or years without being unplugged.
  • Molded strain relief at both connector ends protects the conductor-to-connector junction — the most common physical failure point on USB cables.
  • Shielded construction reduces signal interference in environments with dense wireless or electrical noise.
  • 3-foot length is the right size for desk peripherals — long enough to reach without cable drape across the workspace.

👎 Cons

  • 3 feet is insufficient if your printer or scanner sits more than arm's reach from your computer — you'll need a longer cable for floor-standing printers or remote workstation setups.
  • USB 2.0 is a legacy standard — while it handles every current printer and scanner use case fine, it won't future-proof you for USB 3.0-native peripheral connections.
  • White finish shows grime and desk dust more visibly than black alternatives over time.
  • No locking mechanism on either connector — in a high-traffic or cramped workspace, accidental disconnection from the Type-B port is possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

USB Type-B is the square-ish connector used on the device side of printers, scanners, MIDI interfaces, and some older external hard drives and audio interfaces. If your device has that square port, this cable connects it directly to any USB-A port on a PC or Mac. It's one of the most common peripheral connection standards still in active use.
For the vast majority of printing and scanning tasks, no. USB 2.0's 480 Mbps theoretical throughput far exceeds what a printer's processing pipeline or a flatbed scanner's actual scan rate can push through the cable. The bottleneck in a print or scan job is always the device, not the USB 2.0 bus on a cable this length.
The two gauges serve different conductors. The 28AWG data wires carry signal — thinner is fine because data currents are tiny. The 24AWG power conductors carry the 5V bus power to the connected device — heavier gauge reduces resistive voltage drop over the cable length, ensuring the device receives clean power. The 28/24 split is the correct specification for USB 2.0 compliance and is better than cheaper cables that use 28AWG for everything.
In a home or office environment with moderate RF interference (WiFi routers, Bluetooth, fluorescent lighting), shielding on a USB data cable prevents bit errors and connection dropouts. At 3 feet you're unlikely to notice the difference under normal conditions, but the shielding is meaningful if the cable runs near power supplies, switching equipment, or dense wireless environments.
USB is backward-compatible, so this cable will work in a USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 port — the port will negotiate down to USB 2.0 speeds. Since USB Type-B devices are almost universally USB 2.0 devices themselves, this creates no practical limitation.

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