This category holds USB and video cables for connecting a computer to a monitor, TV, phone, external drive or other equipment. Depending on the type, they carry data, charge devices or send a picture signal. Our range has over 140 models, mainly from GOOBAY, SMRTER, 2GO and DUDAO.
How to choose a USB or video cable
Connector type. Start by checking both ends of the cable: data cables usually have USB-A, USB-C, Micro-USB or Lightning, while video cables use HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI or VGA. Look at the ports on your device and monitor first, because mismatched ends will need an adapter.
Standard and speed. The same connector can hide very different capabilities. A USB 2.0 cable is enough for a keyboard or slow charging, but an external SSD benefits from USB 3.x. For video cables, the HDMI or DisplayPort version matters: 4K at a high refresh rate needs a newer standard.
Length. Choose what you need, with a little slack. The signal weakens as a cable gets longer, especially with 4K video or fast USB data, so longer distances often call for an active cable.
Charging power. If the cable will charge a phone, tablet or laptop, check how much current it can carry. A thin cable may charge more slowly, and a USB-C cable for a laptop has to support higher power, for example USB Power Delivery.
Build quality. Shielding reduces interference, and a reinforced joint at the connector helps prevent breaks. A braided jacket stands up better to constant bending, which is useful for a cable you carry around every day.
Brands we carry
- GOOBAY: a brand of the German company Wentronic, known for cables, adapters and other connection accessories; it has the most products in this category in our range.
- DELOCK: known for interface cables, adapters and computer connection accessories.
- CLUB 3D: a Dutch manufacturer known for video adapters and converters, for example between DisplayPort and HDMI.
- DUDAO and 2GO: cables, chargers and other accessories for phones and other mobile devices.
- GAMEMAX: known for PC cases and power supplies for gaming computers.
- TROIKA and THUMBS UP!: makers of gifts and design-led everyday items.
Also in our range: SMRTER, PIXMINDS, MEDIARANGE and SEAL SHIELD.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a USB-C and a USB-A cable?
The main difference is the shape of the connector. USB-C is symmetrical and plugs in either way up, while USB-A is a flat rectangle that fits only one way. The shape does not tell you the speed: a USB-C cable can be a slow USB 2.0 type or a fast USB 3.x one, so check the standard as well.
Does a long HDMI cable reduce picture quality?
A long cable can degrade the signal, but HDMI cables of a few metres normally work without problems. An overly long or poorly shielded cable may cause flickering or a dropped picture at high resolutions. For longer distances, an active cable is worth considering.
Why does my phone charge slowly through the cable?
The limit usually comes from the cable, the charger or the phone itself. A thin cable made mainly for data carries less current than one built for fast charging. For the quickest charging, all three parts must support the same fast-charging standard.
Can one cable carry both data and video?
Not always. An HDMI cable does not carry USB data, and an ordinary USB cable does not send video. A USB-C cable can carry video only if the device's USB-C port supports it, and some cables are made for charging only and do not transfer data.
