Mini USB cable, 14.76 ft
Product description
For an older camera, game controller or dash cam with a Mini-USB port, this USB-A to Mini-B cable provides a direct connection for charging and data sync. Its 14.76 ft length may be useful when the device needs to sit farther from a computer or USB-A socket than a short lead allows.
It is a specific cable for Mini-B devices, not a general replacement for USB-C or Micro-USB leads. Check the port shape before choosing it.
Technical details
The cable has a standard USB-A male connector at one end and a Mini-B male connector at the other. The product listing states USB 2.0 support with data transfer up to 480 Mbps, plus backward compatibility with USB 1.1 and USB 1.0. It also lists a 2.4 A charging specification. Actual charging and transfer performance can depend on the connected device and USB port, so treat those figures as the cable’s stated capabilities rather than a guarantee for every setup.
Bare copper conductors, shielding and gold-plated connectors are also listed. Those details describe its construction, but the information provided does not establish how it will perform in every device or environment. One cable is included.
Compatibility and requirements
Both ends need to match your equipment: a USB-A socket on the host side and a Mini-B port on the device. The listed examples include GoPro Hero 3 and Hero 4 models, digital cameras, PS3 controllers, MP3 and MP4 players, GPS units, printers and driving recorders. These are examples, not a reason to assume every product in a category uses Mini-B, camera models and generations can differ.
The instructions say to connect the USB-A end to a computer and the Mini-B end to the device, and not to use an external power source with the cable. Follow the device manual as well. Given how it is designed, the main thing to get right is the connector and the power arrangement—not simply whether a device has a USB port.
Usage tips
A practical use would be syncing files from a compatible camera at a desk while keeping the camera on a nearby shelf, rather than moving the computer beside it. The extra reach can also help when a controller or dash cam needs to connect to a USB-A port that is not right beside it. Route the cable so it is not pulled tight or left where it can snag.
It is a good fit if you need a longer lead for a device that specifically takes Mini-B and want one cable for charging and data transfer. A short cable may be easier to manage in a compact setup, for newer devices with different ports, the matching connector matters more than the length.
Three specific questions
Is this a Micro-USB cable? No. The device end is Mini-B, a different connector. Check the port on the device before ordering.
Can it transfer files as well as charge? The listing describes it for both data sync and charging, with USB 2.0 transfer capability stated.
What comes in the package? The listing specifies one USB-A to Mini-B cable.
Before you buy
The deciding detail is whether your device has a Mini-B port and whether the computer or other host has a USB-A socket. The 14.76 ft length is useful when reach is the priority, but it can be more cable to handle in a close, uncluttered setup. Choose it for compatible older equipment that needs a longer connection, it may not be the best fit if your device uses another connector or you only need a short lead.