# How long is too long for a USB cable?

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-10-31T16:15:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2301242/how-long-should-usb-cable-be-maximum-length/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-long-is-too-long-for-a-usb-cable-f0f6ad/

USB cables, much like their HDMI cousins, have limits on how long they can be. The thing is, those limits are probably much lower than you expected.

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