Belkin USB-A To USB-C Cable, 1 Metre — Black

Belkin USB-A to USB-C Cable 1m Black

The Belkin USB-A to USB-C Cable in black is a 1 metre lead that bridges two generations of USB. One end carries the familiar rectangular USB-A plug found on older chargers, computers, car head units and power banks; the other end carries a USB-C plug for a current phone, tablet or accessory. That makes it the cable that keeps a modern USB-C device working with the USB-A chargers and ports you already own, at home, in the office and in the car, without replacing perfectly good power supplies.

Key features

• USB-A plug at one end and USB-C plug at the other end
• 1 metre length for desks, cars and travel use
• Black finish as listed
• Lets USB-C devices charge from existing USB-A chargers and ports
• Belkin cable for everyday charging and connection duties

Charging from USB-A sources

Plenty of serviceable chargers, laptop ports, car USB sockets and power banks still use USB-A. This cable connects a USB-C device to any of them for charging. The charging speed you get is decided by the charger, the device and the cable together, and a USB-A source will generally charge at its own rated output rather than at the higher rates associated with dedicated USB-C power delivery chargers. That is normal behaviour for this connector pairing, and for overnight charging, top-ups at a desk and in-car charging it is exactly what most people need. Confirm charging on the device indicator after connecting and make sure both plugs are pushed fully home.

Data connection to computers

The same lead connects a USB-C phone or tablet to a computer USB-A port for everyday tasks such as copying photos, moving files and syncing where the device supports it. Approve any trust or file-access prompt the device shows after connecting, and select the file transfer mode on the device if it defaults to charging only. Data speed depends on the standards supported by the device, the computer port and the exact cable, so treat this as a general-purpose connection lead rather than a high-speed storage link for large professional transfers.

Length and everyday handling

At 1 metre, the cable reaches from a car dashboard socket to a phone mount, from a desk charger to a phone in hand, or from a power bank in a bag to the device you are using. Keep the route free of sharp bends and pinch points, avoid pulling the cable out by the cord, and grip the plug housing when disconnecting. In the car, route the lead so it cannot tangle with pedals, gear selectors or seat runners. Loose coiling for storage is kinder to the cable than tight wrapping and helps it last through daily plugging and unplugging.

Compatibility notes

The USB-A end fits standard USB-A sockets on chargers, computers, vehicles and power banks. The USB-C end fits standard USB-C device sockets and is reversible, so it inserts either way up. The cable does not fit Lightning or Micro-USB devices. The listing identifies this cable by its connector pair, length and colour, and the exact retail part number is not stated, so no specialised power, speed or video ratings are claimed; video output in particular is not a function of a USB-A to USB-C charging and connection lead.

If your chargers and ports are USB-A and your phone or tablet is USB-C, this 1 metre Belkin cable in black is the simple lead that connects the two, for charging and everyday data tasks alike.