What devices use the Micro USB 3.0 connector on the PB458?

The PB458 is designed for external storage devices—portable hard drives and SSD enclosures that use the Micro USB 3.0 standard. This wide connector includes SuperSpeed contact pairs for full USB 3.0 throughput, unlike standard Micro USB 2.0 cables.

Can I use a Micro USB 2.0 cable instead of the PB458?

While a Micro USB 2.0 cable may physically fit, it will not deliver full USB 3.0 speeds and will run your drive at significantly reduced throughput. The PB458's Micro USB 3.0 connector ensures your device operates at its rated speed.

What customization options are available for OEM/ODM orders?

Length, jacket color, printed branding, and packaging type (retail or bulk) are customizable for OEM/ODM orders. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

What makes the PB458 connector housing durable?

The PB458 features a one-piece molded housing with no shell seam, and strain relief is distributed along the jacket to prevent connector separation and damage from pull-out forces.

USB Cable

USB Micro USB 3.0 cable - PB458

Name: USB Micro USB 3.0 cable - PB458
Brand: Tonetron
SKU: PB458

Micro USB 3.0 cable with the wide SuperSpeed connector fitted to portable hard drives and SSDs — moulded PVC build, for enclosures a Micro USB 2.0 lead cannot serve.

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Overview

The PB458 uses the Micro USB 3.0 connector: the wide plug that looks like a standard Micro USB plug with a second block moulded alongside it. Those extra contacts carry the SuperSpeed pairs, and they are the reason a Micro USB 2.0 cable plugged into the same port runs a drive at a fraction of its rated throughput even though it physically fits in half the socket.

This connector is overwhelmingly found on external storage — portable hard drives and SSD enclosures from the period when Micro USB 3.0 was the standard interface before USB-C took over. Those drives are still in daily service, and the bundled cable is invariably the first component to be lost or damaged. Specifying the correct USB 3.0 lead is what keeps a backup or transfer job running at the drive's actual speed rather than the connector's lowest common denominator.

Construction is a black PVC jacket with a one-piece moulded housing over the connector, chosen so there is no shell seam to separate and pull-out strain is spread along the jacket.

Each unit ships with one cable. Length, jacket colour, printed branding and retail or bulk packaging are customisable for OEM/ODM orders.

Specifications

Spec	Value
Model / Code	PB458
Cable Material	PVC
Cable Color	Black
Shell Material	Molded
Connector	Micro USB 3.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What devices use the Micro USB 3.0 connector on the PB458?: The PB458 is designed for external storage devices—portable hard drives and SSD enclosures that use the Micro USB 3.0 standard. This wide connector includes SuperSpeed contact pairs for full USB 3.0 throughput, unlike standard Micro USB 2.0 cables.
Can I use a Micro USB 2.0 cable instead of the PB458?: While a Micro USB 2.0 cable may physically fit, it will not deliver full USB 3.0 speeds and will run your drive at significantly reduced throughput. The PB458's Micro USB 3.0 connector ensures your device operates at its rated speed.
What customization options are available for OEM/ODM orders?: Length, jacket color, printed branding, and packaging type (retail or bulk) are customizable for OEM/ODM orders. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
What makes the PB458 connector housing durable?: The PB458 features a one-piece molded housing with no shell seam, and strain relief is distributed along the jacket to prevent connector separation and damage from pull-out forces.