UGREEN Micro B to USB-C External Hard Drive Cable, 1m, Braided, 10Gbps

The braided 1m cable connects a USB-C host to a Micro B USB 3.0 device, making it useful for accessing files on a compatible external drive without replacing the drive or relying on a separate adapter. Its stated data transfer rate is 10Gbps, and it can also be used for data and phone charging as described by the manufacturer.

The key buying check is the port at each end: this is USB-C to Micro B, not a USB-C-to-USB-C cable. It is aimed at people with a suitable older external drive, camera or other Micro B device and a USB-C computer, tablet or phone.

What to know

UGREEN lists compatibility with portable Micro B USB 3.0 drives, including Toshiba Canvio, Seagate FreeAgent, WD My Passport, LaCie and Elements models. The Micro B end is also listed for devices such as cameras and the Samsung Galaxy S5. On the host side, the USB-C connector is described for compatible computers, tablets and phones, including MacBook models, iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy devices. These examples are not a substitute for checking the actual ports on your equipment: the host needs USB-C and the connected device needs the matching Micro B socket.

The 10Gbps figure is the cable’s stated transfer rate, not a promise that every drive or device will transfer at that speed. Actual use depends on the connected equipment. The cable is black, has a braided nylon covering and aluminium alloy connectors, and is listed as male to male. A 1m length gives a direct connection for a desk or nearby setup, though it may not suit a layout that needs a longer reach.

Buyer feedback tends to praise the build, connections and performance with external drives. Some also mention using it with cameras and older drives. Those impressions may help indicate the sort of use people value, but they do not confirm compatibility with every device in the product lists.

Usage tips

Before choosing it, compare the connector on your drive or camera with the Micro B end shown for the cable, then confirm that the device you will plug it into has a USB-C port. This matters particularly when shopping for a replacement: a similar-looking cable with USB-A or USB-C at the other end will not serve the same connection.

For a straightforward setup, connect the Micro B end to a compatible external drive and the USB-C end to a laptop or tablet, then use the device as you normally would. It can suit moving files between a portable drive and a USB-C computer, or connecting a compatible camera for data transfer. You’ll like it if you want to keep using a Micro B device with newer USB-C equipment and prefer one cable over an adapter. If both devices have USB-C sockets, a USB-C-to-USB-C cable is the more appropriate type instead.

Tips for day-to-day use

Keep the cable’s role in mind: it joins two different connector types, so it is useful when your equipment has that particular mix of ports. The braided covering is intended to add durability, but the product information does not give a charging rate or guarantee a particular transfer speed with a specific drive. For regular file transfers, the drive and host device remain important parts of the setup.

The 1m length is best suited to nearby equipment, such as a drive beside a laptop on a desk. It also avoids adding an adapter to a simple connection, while a longer cable or a different connector arrangement may make more sense for equipment positioned further away. Better avoided if your device has no USB-C port at the host end, or if the drive does not use Micro B.

Should you buy it?

This is a practical replacement or linking cable when you have a compatible Micro B external drive or camera and want to connect it to USB-C equipment. Its braided construction, stated 10Gbps rate and 1m length are the main points to weigh up. If your existing device uses the right ports, it offers a direct alternative to replacing that device or adding an adapter. If the connector combination does not match, or you need a longer reach, this is not the cable type to choose.