UGREEN US290 60144 Braided USB-A to Micro-USB Cable, 0.25m
Overview
- US290 • BRAIDED MICRO-USB • 0.25m
- Passive male-to-male USB 2.0 cable
- USB 2.0 • 480Mbps
- 0.25 m
- US290
What it does well.
Key features
Passive point-to-point design. Passive male-to-male USB 2.0 cable; no repeater or auxiliary-power input
USB 2.0 data. Up to 480Mbps USB 2.0
Device-controlled charging.
Construction. Nylon-braided outer jacket, aluminium-alloy connector housings, molded strain relief and nickel-plated connector description; this is not an aluminium-wire outer braid
Use scenarios
Nearby charging. A short power-bank-to-Micro-USB device connection with minimal loose cable
Data and media. Data sync between a nearby USB-A laptop port and compatible Micro-USB device
Accessory link. Conditional QC charging from a compatible USB-A QC charger to a device supporting the same negotiated profile
Replacement planning. Compact travel or equipment-case use where the measured port spacing fits within 0.25m
A matching plug is necessary but not sufficient; the peripheral must implement the requested function.
Setup and usability guidance
- Inspect: compare the port with the image and device manual.
- Connect roles: USB-A male host/charger end → Micro-USB Type-B male device end.
- Insert straight: never rock, twist or force a keyed legacy plug.
- Select mode: a camera or phone may need PC, MTP or file-transfer mode.
- Test separately: charging alone does not prove that data is available.
- Route safely: keep dry, use broad bends and support cable weight.
Compatible devices and systems
Use it with a USB-A computer, power bank or charger and a device whose port is standard Micro-USB Type-B. It can serve compatible older Android phones, power banks, controllers, speakers, cameras and accessories, but model names alone are not proof. Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS can use standard USB classes; the connected device may require a driver, data-transfer mode or unlocked screen.
Host/source. USB-A male host/charger end
Peripheral. Micro-USB Type-B male device end
Software. The cable has none. A camera, controller, GPS or other device can still need its own driver, firmware or app.
Function. Check whether the device port supports data, charging or both; some legacy ports are service- or power-only.
What this product does
- Provides a 0.25m USB-A male to standard Micro-USB Type-B male connection.
- Carries USB 2.0 data up to the 480Mbps interface ceiling.
- Supports ordinary charging and conditional QC 2.0/3.0 profiles when both charger and device agree.
- Uses a nylon-braided exterior and metal connector housings for a more abrasion-resistant short lead.
What this product does not do
- It is not Mini-B, USB-C, Lightning or the wider two-part USB 3.0 Micro-B connector.
- It does not support USB Power Delivery, USB-C PPS or a universal fixed 18W output.
- It does not provide video, audio conversion, Ethernet, OTG host control or active signal regeneration.
- It cannot make a charge-only accessory expose data or make an incompatible phone accept QC.
- It is only 0.25m; stretching it between moving devices can damage the small Micro-B port.
What to do
Confirm before ordering. Use this SKU, length, connector images and device manual—not only a marketplace device list.
Choose the shortest suitable run. Measure around obstacles and leave slack without excess cable.
Protect the socket. Grip the molded housing, support cable weight and replace a lead that no longer fits firmly.
Use approved power.
What not to do
Do not force a near-match. Mini-B, Micro-B, USB-C and HDMI plugs differ. Stop if alignment or insertion resistance is wrong.
Do not join two hosts. This is not a host-to-host bridge; two powered host ports can risk damage.
Do not stack cables. No supported daisy-chain count is published; extra junctions reduce signal and power margin.
Do not trust legacy names. Micro-USB was used across many product revisions, but newer or regional versions can switch to USB-C or use a charge-only port. Confirm the actual standard Micro-B socket and the manufacturer’s charging guidance; do not infer compatibility from “Android”, “controller” or “speaker” alone.
Warnings and limitations
Speed: 480Mbps is the USB 2.0 signalling ceiling, not guaranteed file-copy throughput.
Roles: use the documented host/charger-to-peripheral arrangement; this is not OTG or a peer bridge.
No native display video: no HDMI, DisplayPort or USB-C Alt Mode.
Condition: replace bent, loose, corroded, wet, frayed or unusually hot connections.
At a glance.
- Brand / SKU
- UGREEN 60144
- Model / family
- US290
- Cable length
- 0.25 m
- Connector direction
- USB-A male host/charger end → Micro-USB Type-B male device end
- Cable topology
- Passive male-to-male USB 2.0 cable; no repeater or auxiliary-power input
- USB generation
- USB 2.0
- Maximum listed data rate
- 480Mbps
- External / auxiliary power
- None; power is carried from the connected USB source
- Native video / Alt Mode
- Not supported
- Audio / Ethernet conversion
- Not supported
- Construction
- Nylon-braided outer jacket, aluminium-alloy connector housings, molded strain relief and nickel-plated connector description; this is not an aluminium-wire outer braid
- Driver requirement
- No cable driver; connected-device requirements still apply
- Chaining
- No supported chain count published; use one suitable cable
- Listed dimensions
- 16.8 Ă— 10 Ă— 2.5 cm
- Listed weight
- 55 g
Dimensions and weight reproduce listing values where reliable and may describe the packed commerce record rather than installation geometry. Malformed or contradictory values are labelled instead of inferred.
1 Ă— UGREEN US290 60144 0.25m braided USB-A male to Micro-USB Type-B male cable. Charger, power bank, phone, controller and adapters are not included.
Questions buyers ask.
Is the outer braid aluminium?
No. Imagery and official sources show a durable nylon woven outer jacket with aluminium-alloy connector housings. “Aluminum braid” in the old title should not be read as bare metal fabric around the cable.
Does it always charge at 18W?
No. UGREEN lists up to 18W only for compatible QC 2.0/3.0 charger-and-device combinations. Without a mutually supported QC profile, the system falls back to a compatible lower USB charging mode.
Why does the artwork also say 5V/2.4A?
That label describes a 5V charging mode, while the 18W statement refers to higher-voltage QC profiles. They are conditional modes, not values added together. The charger and device negotiate the real result.
Does it support USB Power Delivery?
No. USB PD/PPS is a USB-C-oriented negotiation system and is not specified for this USB-A to Micro-B cable. A PD charger with an unrelated port does not turn this lead into a PD cable.
What is the maximum data speed?
Up to 480Mbps USB 2.0. Real sync speed depends on the host, device, flash storage and software. Charging capability does not increase the USB data rate.
Is Micro-USB the same as Mini-B?
No. Micro-B is the thin asymmetrical phone-era connector. Mini-B is thicker and more trapezoidal. This is also not the wider USB 3.0 Micro-B plug or reversible USB-C.
Can it charge and transfer data together?
Yes when the connected device implements both functions concurrently. Some accessories expose charging only, and phones can require an unlocked screen or a selected file-transfer mode.
Will it work with any older Android phone or controller?
Only if this model uses standard Micro-USB Type-B and permits the intended charge/data function. Product revisions and regional variants can use a different connector or proprietary behaviour.
Is 0.25m long enough?
It is best for ports very close together, such as a power bank beside a device. Measure the routed path—including connector clearance and a gentle service loop—rather than the straight-line distance.
Can I daisy-chain it with an extension?
No supported chain is published. Extra connections add voltage drop and signal loss, undermining the reason for choosing a short cable. Select one suitable length instead.
What should I do if charging is slow or data is missing?
Test another known-good USB-A port or approved charger, verify the device’s data mode, clean and inspect the Micro-B socket, remove adapters, compare with the original cable and remember that QC requires support at both ends.