UGREEN US184 USB-A to USB-C 5 Gbps Cable, 1 m (20882)

Overview

The UGREEN US184 (20882) is a 1 m USB-A to USB-C cable that connects a USB-C phone, SSD, camera or card reader to a USB-A port, for charging and fast file transfer. Data runs at up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0, also called USB 3.2 Gen 1) when both ends support USB 3.x, and charging at up to 3 A. It is a fixed male-to-male cable, so no adapter is needed.

Is it right for you?

• Suits USB-A desktop and laptop computers with USB 3.x ports; on a USB 2.0 host it falls back to the lower speed.
• Suits USB-C phones and tablets for charging or data (the phone may ask you to unlock or trust the computer), and bus-powered USB-C SSDs, enclosures, cameras and card readers whose power draw stays within what the port can supply.
• Works with vehicle USB-A data ports for Android Auto or media; a charge-only vehicle port does not become a data port through this cable.
• It cannot charge a USB-C laptop at its normal USB-C PD wattage: the source end is USB-A, so there is no Power Delivery.
• If you need video or high-bandwidth docking, choose a certified display, Thunderbolt or USB4 cable instead.

Key features

• 1 m fixed cable, USB-A male to USB-C male.
• Up to 5 Gbps USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 class data with USB 3.x endpoints.
• Charging up to 3 A from a compatible USB-A charger or host; the device decides the current and voltage it accepts.
• QC, AFC and FCP fast-charging modes when the charger and device share the same mode.
• 56 kΩ pull-up resistor for correct USB-A to USB-C identification.
• Tinned copper conductors with shielding, black PVC jacket, lab flex-tested to more than 5,000 bends.

What else you need

A USB-A source (computer, charger, hub or vehicle port) and a USB-C device. No cable driver is needed; the device’s own drivers, permissions and file systems still apply. A charger, hub, storage device or PD adapter is not identified as included.

Before you buy

• No USB-C Power Delivery and no DisplayPort Alt Mode, HDMI, Thunderbolt or USB4 video.
• 5 Gbps needs USB 3.x at both ends; USB 2.0 ports, slow media or incompatible software give less.
• Both ends are male, so it is not an On-The-Go (OTG) adapter for plugging in a USB-A peripheral.
• A bus-powered SSD or enclosure can disconnect if the USB-A port cannot supply enough stable power; use a powered arrangement rather than reconnecting repeatedly.
• In a vehicle, route the cable away from pedals, steering controls, gear selectors and sharp trim.
• Fast charging and 3 A are conditional maximums. Unexpected heat, cycling or dropouts call for a lower-power source and an inspection.
• Stop using it if a connector, jacket or plug is bent, cracked, loose, scorched or unusually hot. Keep connectors dry and free of lint; never splice, crush or tightly knot it.
• Confirm 1 m suits the route without tension and is not too long for a confined space.