StarTech.com 3.3ft (1m) USB-B to USB-C Cable, USB 10Gbps, Data Cord, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C Data Transfer Cable

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For £14.76 ex-VAT for a 1m USB-B to USB‑C cable, this is the kind of “right cable, no faff” purchase that can genuinely save time in an office or small IT closet. StarTech tends to be solid on consistency and compatibility, and 1m is a sensible length for docks, desktop peripherals, and bit‑of‑admin jobs where you don’t want to relocate kit just to make connections work. If you’ve got a device with a USB‑B port (often older printers/scanners, some lab/industrial peripherals, docking bits) and you specifically need USB‑C on the other end, this is the straightforward fix.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it “just because” if you’re not sure the device really needs USB‑B-to‑USB‑C. USB‑B cables are a niche connector, and the value is only there when you match the port type correctly—otherwise you end up with an awkward spare that doesn’t help. Also, at this length, double-check your routing needs: if your setup is even slightly awkward, you may regret not going a touch longer. Buy this if you have the matching USB‑B device and want a dependable, business-grade cable; skip it if you’re unsure of the connector match or you’re still figuring out your layout.