UGREEN 1m USB 3.0 Type-A Extension Cable, 5Gbps (10368)
Overview
This 1 m US129 cable is a straightforward passive extension for one USB-A connection. The USB-A male plug connects to the host or source port, and the USB-A female socket accepts a peripheral plug or cable. It supports USB 3.0 data up to 5Gbps when the host, device and entire path support that mode. There is no repeater housing and no auxiliary-power input.
- PASSIVE USB 3.0 • TYPE-A • 1m
- Passive extension; no repeater
- Up to 5Gbps
- 1 m
- US129
What it does well.
Key features
Passive extension; no repeater. The US129 design is passive extension; no repeater; that determines signal reach and whether extra electronics are present.
Up to 5Gbps. The listed ceiling applies only when every relevant host, cable segment, adapter and peripheral supports the negotiated USB mode.
1 m reach. Measure the routed path around furniture and leave gentle slack. Do not stretch the cable, pinch it under furniture or make tight bends at either connector.
Power behaviour. Ordinary USB bus-power pass-through; no auxiliary input. No published PD, wattage or fast-charge rating.
Use scenarios
Workspace reach. Bring a rear desktop USB-A port into easier reach
Peripheral placement. Connect a flash drive, card reader, keyboard, mouse or receiver without reaching behind equipment
AV or imaging. Add modest placement flexibility for a printer, camera or externally powered device
Long-route planning. Create a short service loop around a desk, monitor arm or media cabinet
A device category is not a compatibility promise. Confirm its connector, USB mode, driver, power demand and manufacturer guidance for extensions before permanent routing.
Setup and usability guidance
- Test direct first: confirm the peripheral works when connected straight to the host.
- Identify the host end: connect the male plug to the host/source and the female socket to the peripheral side.
- Simplify: remove unnecessary hubs, adapters and other extensions during setup.
- Connect securely: insert straight, support the cable weight and avoid side-load on either port.
- Verify the real task: test sustained transfer, printing, recording, wake/reconnect or display/charging as applicable—not only initial detection.
- Route last: once stable, use broad bends, dry indoor placement and strain relief.
Compatible devices and systems
Works with standard USB-A hosts and peripherals across Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS; the cable itself requires no driver. USB 2.0 and USB 1.x devices can normally negotiate their slower supported mode. USB-C-only hardware needs the correct separate adapter, but adapters can change power and signal behaviour.
Host requirement. A functioning USB-A male host/source port with support for the required USB mode.
Peripheral requirement. A compatible USB-A female connection, suitable device driver and a power demand the complete setup can meet.
Backward modes. Backward operation uses the slowest mutually supported USB mode. A faster-labelled host port cannot raise the capability of a slower cable or device.
No cable driver. The extension itself is plug-and-play. Specialist devices may still need vendor software, permissions, firmware or a particular host controller.
What this product does
- Adds 1 m between one USB-A host and one USB-A peripheral connection.
- Carries compatible USB data up to the listed 5Gbps maximum.
- Passes the host port’s ordinary USB bus power subject to voltage drop and device demand.
- Uses tinned/tin-plated conductors with foil-and-braid shielding and a PVC jacket as shown for the record.
What this product does not do
- It does not contain an active repeater or signal booster.
- It does not add power and has no auxiliary-power input.
- It does not support USB Power Delivery or a documented fast-charge wattage.
- It does not natively carry HDMI, DisplayPort or USB-C Alt Mode video.
- It does not convert USB-A into USB-C, Thunderbolt or a networking interface.
What to do
Match the full chain. Check both connector ends, host capability, peripheral requirements, any downstream lead and the application before installation.
Protect the ports. Support the cable and leave a service loop. Hold the plug housing when disconnecting; do not pull or twist the cable.
Plan peripheral power. The cable can only pass power made available by the host USB-A port, with some voltage loss across connectors and conductors. It has no separate power socket. For a bus-powered hard drive, camera, hub or other high-demand device, use the device’s approved supply or a suitable powered USB hub if its documentation allows one.
Keep evidence simple. If troubleshooting, change one variable at a time and test direct operation before adding the extension back.
What not to do
Do not join two hosts. Never connect two powered host ports; USB host-to-host wiring can cause damage.
Do not force connectors. USB-A and USB-C are different. Stop if a plug does not align, and never use a loose or damaged socket.
Do not build a cable chain. No supported chain count is published. Extra leads, adapters and hubs reduce signal and power margin.
Do not trust legacy name lists.
Warnings and limitations
Speed: Up to 5Gbps is an interface ceiling, not guaranteed application throughput.
Power: follow the power guidance above; device detection alone does not prove adequate power under load.
Video: No native video output. Connector shape alone does not establish display support.
Chaining: use one suitable length; no supported daisy-chain count is published.
Condition: keep dry, avoid heat, crushing and tight bends, and stop using damaged or unusually hot connections.
At a glance.
- Brand / SKU
- UGREEN 10368
- Model / family
- US129
- length
- 1 m
- Topology
- Passive extension; no repeater
- Connector direction
- USB-A male to USB-A female
- USB mode
- USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps class)
- Maximum listed data rate
- Up to 5Gbps
- Power arrangement
- Ordinary USB bus-power pass-through; no auxiliary input
- Charging support
- No published PD, wattage or fast-charge rating
- Video support
- No native video output
- Driver requirement
- No driver for the cable; connected device requirements still apply
- Chaining
- No supported daisy-chain count published; use one suitable length
- Listed dimensions
- 13.5 × 17.5 × 1 cm
- Listed weight
- 57 g
Dimensions and weight reproduce the India listing values where available; they can describe the listed packed/product record and should not be used as cable-installation tolerances.
1 × UGREEN 10368 1 m USB 3.0 Type-A male-to-female passive extension cable. No repeater, charger, power adapter, hub, device cable or peripheral is included in the core package.
Questions buyers ask.
Is 10368 passive or active?
What is the correct connector type?
USB-A male on the host side and USB-A female on the peripheral side. Conflicting Type-C text in the India specification field was excluded because it contradicts the title, images and official US129 mapping.
Which direction should I connect it?
Insert the USB-A male end into the host/source port. Connect the peripheral or its USB-A cable to the female end. Never use it to join two computers or other powered host ports.
What is the maximum data rate?
Up to 5Gbps when the host, device and complete cable path support USB 3.0. USB 2.0 or USB 1.x equipment falls back to the slower shared mode.
Does it boost the USB signal?
No. There are no active electronics. Keep the complete path short and simple, especially for 5Gbps storage, cameras and other continuous high-bandwidth devices.
Can it fast-charge a phone?
No fast-charge protocol or wattage is published for this passive USB-A extension. Do not choose it as a charging product; use the device maker’s approved charger and cable.
Does it support USB-C PD?
No. It has USB-A connectors and no documented USB Power Delivery support. A connector adapter cannot add a PD capability that the host and cable do not provide.
Can it send video to a monitor?
It has no native HDMI, DisplayPort or USB-C Alt Mode support. A separate USB graphics adapter would need its own compatible driver and bandwidth and is not supplied.
Can I add another USB extension?
A supported chain is not published. Extra cable and connectors reduce signal and power margin, so use one shortest suitable extension rather than stacking leads.
Will legacy VR or console accessories work?
Do not treat old merchandising examples as certification. Current compatibility depends on the accessory revision, controller, firmware, bandwidth, timing and power; check the device maker’s current guidance.
What should I do if a device is slow or missing?
Test the device directly, reseat both ends, try another host port, remove hubs and adapters, inspect the plugs, confirm USB 3.x negotiation and test with a low-power known-good peripheral.