Please recommend a small USB-C/TB3 to USB-A/B adapter

[hajime]

Hi, if possible I don't want to buy Apple dongle which is big. There are some relatively much smaller USB-C/TB3 to USB-A/B adapters. Are they reliable? I use it mainly to connect to storage devices (thus reliability is important) and perhaps a printer. Which do you recommend? Thanks.

 

[Erehy Dobon]

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[hajime]

Thanks but I am looking for a mini-adapter that has no cable.

 

[Erehy Dobon]

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[hajime]

Anybody used the very small nonda usb-c to usb a/b adapter? Reliability is important as I use it to connect to storage devices for backuping.

 

[dwig]

Personally, I prefer to use a proper cable whenever possible, rather than using adapters.

When a compact travel kit is needed that works with both USB-C and USB-A, I then use a single cable and adapter combo, but I go the other way. I use a USB-C cable and a female C to male A adapter. This guarantees I get full performance on the USB-C connection and eliminates the spacing problem when the host has two closely spaced USB-C sockets. I also have a short female A to male C adapter cable from Cable Matters to use with devices with permanently attached USB-A connectors (thumbdrives, ...), though I generally carry a thumbdrive with both USB-A and USB-C connectors.

 

[SamPotts]

I've used the Nonda one with my 15" MacBook Pro for about a year without any issues.

 

[shokunin]

I've used the nonda USB-C to A adapter without issues on hard drives. However, it blocks the adjacent USB-C port.

I ended up just buying the proper USB-C to USB 3 Micro-B cable. The cost was nearly the same for the adpater vs a new cable.

 

[Weaselboy]

Thanks but I am looking for a mini-adapter that has no cable.

AUKEY USB C Adapter, [3 Pack] USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro 2017/2016 , Google Chromebook Pixelbook , Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 S8+ Note8, Google Pixel 2/2XL - Black

AUKEY USB C Adapter, [3 Pack] USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro 2017/2016 , Google Chromebook Pixelbook , Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 S8+ Note8, Google Pixel 2/2XL - Black

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I'm using these and they work perfectly. You can fit two side by side on my 2018 MBP.