USB-A adapters for everything that still speaks USB-A — from USB-A to USB-C mini adapters that connect modern USB-C sticks and drives to an older desktop to USB-A to HDMI adapters that give a USB-A-only laptop a second monitor. We stock compact keyring models, USB-A to Ethernet for stable wired connections on older MacBooks and Windows machines and USB-A to 3.5 mm audio dongles. All-metal aluminium housings, USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1 at 5 Gbps and plug-and-play under Windows, macOS and Linux are standard. Shipped from Basel — same day by 4 pm, free above CHF 15, 2-year Swiss warranty. Invoice payment available (credit check by Powerpay).
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For mouse, keyboard and USB sticks up to 32 GB, USB-A 2.0 is fine. For external SSD/HDD you need USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbps) — otherwise a 64 GB backup takes 20 minutes instead of 2.
Yes, you can charge and transfer data with an iPhone 15+ via USB-C cable on USB-A — but only at USB 2.0 speed when the host is USB-A 2.0.
DisplayLink is a software-based solution that lets a USB-A or USB-C port drive an HDMI display — even without DisplayPort Alt Mode.
No — DisplayLink adapters target office and video streaming, not 60 fps gaming.
MacBook M-series has no USB-A. You need a USB-C hub with USB-A ports or a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
USB-A may feel old-school but on desktops, servers and older laptops it remains standard. Ask: what do you want to connect? For USB-C sticks/SSDs a passive USB-A to USB-C adapter is enough. If the host only has USB-A 2.0, however, you only get USB-2.0 speed (480 Mbps). External NVMe SSDs at 1000 MB/s+ need USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbps) or USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps). For USB-A to HDMI the adapter uses DisplayLink, requires a small driver, but works without DisplayPort Alt Mode.
USB-A 2.0 = 480 Mbps — mouse, keyboard, printer. USB-A 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) = 5 Gbps — standard for external HDDs and SSDs. USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 = 10 Gbps — rare on hosts. Blue connectors typically indicate USB 3.0. Passive adapters (USB-A to USB-C) need no chip, active adapters (USB-A to Ethernet/HDMI/audio) have their own controller.
Passive USB-A to USB-C adapters work everywhere without drivers. USB-A to Ethernet (Realtek/ASIX) is plug-and-play on Windows 10/11 and macOS. USB-A to HDMI with DisplayLink needs a small driver. Note: MacBook M-series only has USB-C — you need the other direction, a USB-C hub or USB-C to USB-A adapter.
All-metal aluminium housings keep heat under control under sustained load. Power use: passive adapters draw 0 W, active Ethernet/HDMI adapters 0.5–2 W. Aluminium is fully recyclable — take-back via the RPD recycling programme.
For mouse, keyboard and USB sticks up to 32 GB, USB-A 2.0 is fine. For external SSD/HDD you need USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbps) — otherwise a 64 GB backup takes 20 minutes instead of 2.
Yes, you can charge and transfer data with an iPhone 15+ via USB-C cable on USB-A — but only at USB 2.0 speed when the host is USB-A 2.0.
DisplayLink is a software-based solution that lets a USB-A or USB-C port drive an HDMI display — even without DisplayPort Alt Mode.
No — DisplayLink adapters target office and video streaming, not 60 fps gaming.
MacBook M-series has no USB-A. You need a USB-C hub with USB-A ports or a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
Shipped from our Basel warehouse — A-Post 1–2 working days, express next business day or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten. 2 years Swiss warranty on all products, 14-day returns. Invoice payment available (credit check by Powerpay), best-price guarantee CH. Aluminium housings are fully recyclable — return old adapters, hubs and storage media via our RPD recycling programme. Visit one of our stores for personal advice — bring your laptop or iPad and we will find the right accessory together.
