The Belkin 5-inch USB C to USB Adapter lets you charge your USB-C device as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing laptop at transfer speeds of 5Gbps. Plus, the cable also supports up to 3 Amps of power output for charging USB-C devices. This USB C cable is made for connecting from a standard USB-A device to a USB-C (also known as USB Type-C) enabled device. You can power and charge USB C enabled devices and you never have to worry about which way to plug in again. USB-C is a user-friendly reversible connector that allows you to connect your cable to your device in any direction. SuperSpeed USB Compliance means that this cable has been certified by USB-IF to meet all electrical, mechanical, and environmental standards, ensuring a superior user experience. Connect your USB-C enabled devices (Macbook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iPad Air, Chromebook Pixel & more) to USB-A devices and peripherals (flash drives, keyboards, mice). The adapter features a reversible USB-C connector with 3A charging output and has transfer speeds up to 5Gbps.
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I got this cable because it was the only one left at my best buy store. When I plugged into my hard drive it blinked once then died. The hard drive was working fine before this. I thought the cable my be dead so I plugged in a USB mouse and it started to pop and smoke, this also caused my brand new computer to shut off. My USB-C port was working fine before I got this cord (tested it with a USB-C flash drive), unsure if it damaged now.
On a side note Belkin support was no help when trying to file a claim. Kept transferring me to different departments to ultimately tell me they could not help and I would have to file online. Thank Belkin support team!