Exact model guide · US129 · SKU 90722
UGREEN US129 90722 5m USB 3.0 Extension Cable
A 5 metre passive USB-A male-to-female extension for USB 3.0 data paths up to 5Gbps theoretical. It adds reach without an active repeater, external power input, hub controller or protocol conversion.
Product overview
Overview
UGREEN 90722 extends one USB-A host port to one female USB-A socket. The blue USB 3.0 contact inserts identify the SuperSpeed-capable format, but the complete route runs only as fast as its slowest host port, cable segment, hub and peripheral.
At 5m, passive copper resistance and signal loss matter. The product information lists up to 5Gbps and conventional current pass-through up to 2A in a suitable chain, but neither value is a universal guarantee at the device. Bus-powered storage, webcams and multi-device hubs may draw more usable power or demand better signal margins than a keyboard or mouse.
Gold-plated contact surfaces, shielding and reinforced jacket construction support normal use. They do not make the cable active, add USB Power Delivery or remove the need to eject storage safely.
Verified highlights
Key features
- Exact format: 5m USB-A 3.0 male to USB-A 3.0 female extension.
- Data rating: up to 5Gbps theoretical with a complete SuperSpeed-compatible chain.
- Passive construction: no repeater, hub chipset or external power connector.
- Backward compatibility: USB 2.0 and 1.x devices can operate at their lower supported speeds.
- Contact and shielding detail: gold-plated contact surfaces and shielded cable construction.
- Durability artwork: bend-cycle imagery supports routine flexible use without justifying sharp folds or tension.
Know the exact controls and roles
Connector and data-path map
USB host and peripheral roles still apply even though the cable can be physically reversed end-for-end only by changing which connector fits.
- USB-A male: plugs into a real computer, console, hub or other USB host/downstream port.
- USB-A female: receives the peripheral’s USB-A male plug or a short compatible device lead.
- SuperSpeed contacts: need USB 3.x support across the entire route to negotiate above USB 2.0.
- Data flow: bidirectional USB communication between host and peripheral.
- Power flow: conventional USB bus power from the host; no USB-C PD negotiation or auxiliary power input.
- Signal conditioning: none—the 5m cable is passive.
Where it makes sense
Use scenarios
The cable is best for USB-A peripherals that are proven stable at 5m and whose power demand fits the host path.
- Move a keyboard, mouse, receiver or game controller to a more convenient desk or presentation position.
- Reach a printer, scanner or document device whose own power supply handles its main load.
- Place a USB flash drive or externally powered storage dock where it is accessible, then test sustained transfer before relying on the route.
- Extend a compatible webcam only after verifying stable video at the intended resolution and frame rate.
- Connect a powered USB hub where multiple peripherals must be located remotely and the host topology supports it.
- Route a USB-A accessory to a television or console only when that host officially supports the peripheral.
A dependable first connection
Setup and usability guidance
Prove the same device works directly first, then add the extension and test the highest-load task.
- Confirm USB-A connector fit and whether the required speed is USB 3.x or only USB 2.0.
- Test the peripheral directly on the selected host port and install any required driver or application.
- Insert the extension male plug fully, connect the peripheral at the female socket and avoid extra extension segments.
- Check the operating system’s negotiated connection and run a sustained transfer, video stream or actual device workload.
- If a bus-powered device disconnects, try a shorter cable, a different host port or a supported externally powered hub.
- Eject storage and close camera/audio applications before disconnecting.
- Route with broad bends and strain relief; do not stretch the cable between furniture or across a walkway.
Match the whole chain
Compatible devices and systems
Compatibility requires correct USB roles, enough signal margin, adequate power and a supported peripheral driver.
- USB-A desktop and notebook host ports with USB 3.x or earlier support.
- Keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, controllers and receivers with standard USB-A connections.
- USB storage and webcams when the complete 5m passive route remains stable under load.
- Powered hubs and powered peripherals that follow normal USB topology.
- USB 2.0 or 1.x devices at their own lower data rate.
- USB-C-only hosts through a separate data-capable adapter or hub; no direct USB-C plug is present.
Capabilities
What this product does
- Adds 5m of physical reach to one USB-A connection.
- Carries SuperSpeed USB data up to 5Gbps theoretical when every link supports it.
- Passes conventional USB power from the host within practical voltage and current limits.
- Supports lower-speed USB devices at their negotiated rate.
- Works without a dedicated cable driver because it is a passive physical extension.
- Provides one female endpoint and does not split the connection.
Clear boundaries
What this product does not do
- It does not regenerate the signal like an active extension cable.
- It does not add an externally powered hub or guarantee adequate power for a hard drive, webcam or charging device.
- It does not provide USB-C Power Delivery, Quick Charge, HDMI, Ethernet or video conversion.
- It does not increase a USB 2.0 device or port to USB 3.x speed.
- It does not create host mode on a television, phone or peripheral-only port.
- It does not make daisy-chained long extensions a supported topology.
Good practice
What to do
- Use a direct host connection and the fewest possible cable segments.
- Test sustained data and full peripheral operation, not only enumeration or an indicator light.
- Use a supported powered hub for several peripherals or high bus-power demand.
- Eject storage before unplugging and keep backups of important data.
- Coil loosely for storage and keep connectors capped or clean when possible.
- Support the female coupling so the attached device cable does not hang from a desk edge.
Avoid these mistakes
What not to do
- Do not call the cable active or expect it to correct signal loss electronically.
- Do not use it for USB-C laptop charging or as a fast-charge converter.
- Do not daisy-chain several 5m passive extensions and assume SuperSpeed operation.
- Do not pull by the connector, crush the jacket, make tight bends or route it where chairs roll over it.
- Do not connect two computers together; this is not a host-to-host transfer bridge.
- Do not continue using a loose, hot, cut or intermittent cable around valuable storage.
Important safety and performance notes
Warnings and limitations
A low-power mouse can work where a fast bus-powered drive or high-resolution camera does not; device category matters.
- The 5Gbps figure is theoretical. Encoding, host controller, device speed, file workload and the passive 5m run reduce real throughput.
- Conventional power pass-through does not guarantee the listed current reaches the device at full voltage.
- A hub shares bandwidth and may add another cable segment; use a powered model and test all simultaneous workloads.
- Webcams and real-time capture devices may show dropped frames before an ordinary file transfer appears faulty.
- Protect storage from unexpected disconnects by ejecting it and keeping current backups.
- The cable is for indoor electronics use unless an installation standard explicitly says otherwise; keep connectors dry and free of debris.
Keep it working and solve common issues
Care, troubleshooting and buying checklist
Compare direct connection, extended connection and a known-good host port.
- No device: test direct, reseat both ends, remove adapters/hubs and confirm the host port is functional.
- Runs only at USB 2.0: one part of the chain may lack SuperSpeed contacts or the long route may not negotiate reliably.
- Storage disconnects: reduce cable length or use a separately powered device/hub supported by the storage maker.
- Webcam freezes: lower resolution temporarily, close competing USB streams and test another host controller.
- Slow copy: compare the same file and device directly; flash media speed and small-file workload can dominate results.
- Intermittent when touched: inspect plug fit and strain relief, then replace the cable if movement breaks the link.
- Buying check: select US129 90722 for a passive 5m USB-A SuperSpeed route; choose an active or powered design when the device demands it.
Exact-model details
Technical specifications
In the box
Package contents
The verified offer is one extension cable. Hubs, computers, storage, webcams and controllers shown in use imagery are examples only.
- 1 × UGREEN US129 90722 5m USB 3.0 Type-A male-to-female extension cable
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This exact-model guide was checked against the live Shopify product gid://shopify/Product/7775587565667, its attached UGREEN-owned Shopify CDN media, and the UGREEN India model reference at https://www.ugreenindia.com/products/ugreen-5m-usb-3-0-a-male-to-a-female-extension-cable-supports-5gbps-high-speed-data-transfer-compatible-with-usb-disk-keyboard-mouse-hard-drive-printer-scanner-90722.
Only functions that could be reconciled with the exact model, physical layout and retained artwork are stated as capabilities. Speed, range, battery runtime and network-assisted location estimates remain dependent on the complete device chain and operating conditions.
Every retained image is attached to this exact live Shopify product record and is presented as a large single contextual figure. Images with contradictory duration, unrelated product copy, uncertain family claims or misleading absolute performance language are omitted.
- Artwork suggesting play-and-charge behavior is excluded because a passive 5m cable cannot guarantee device charging performance.
- No active-repeater, powered-hub, USB PD or universal high-draw-device claim is retained.
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