---
product_id: 233322257
title: "Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 to USB Splitter Cable (USB 3.0 Power Supply Y Cable, USB Y-Cable) 0.5m"
brand: "cable matters"
price: "€ 19.92"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cable Matters"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/233322257-cable-matters-micro-usb-3-0-to-usb-splitter-cable
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# 5V power boost for high-demand drives 5 Gbps USB 3.0 SuperSpeed transfer Gold-plated connectors & shielding Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 to USB Splitter Cable (USB 3.0 Power Supply Y Cable, USB Y-Cable) 0.5m

**Brand:** cable matters
**Price:** € 19.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your gaming and storage with speed and reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 to USB Splitter Cable (USB 3.0 Power Supply Y Cable, USB Y-Cable) 0.5m by cable matters
- **How much does it cost?** € 19.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/233322257-cable-matters-micro-usb-3-0-to-usb-splitter-cable)

## Best For

- cable matters enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cable matters brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Convenient:** Short 0.5m length with molded strain relief and easy-grip treads for hassle-free plug-and-play in any setup.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connects with Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Raspberry Pi, and a wide range of external hard drives and USB monitors.
- • **Dual-Power Y-Cable Design:** Ensures your 1TB+ external drives never run out of juice, perfect for gaming consoles and portable monitors.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0 Speeds:** Experience data transfers up to 10x faster than USB 2.0, so your games, videos, and files load in a flash.
- • **Durability Meets Performance:** Gold-plated connectors, copper conductors, and EMI/RFI shielding guarantee error-free, reliable data transmission every time.

## Overview

The Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 to USB Splitter Cable is a high-performance Y-cable designed to provide extra power and fast data transfer for external hard drives and USB 3.0 devices. Compatible with major gaming consoles and portable monitors, it features gold-plated connectors and shielding for superior durability and error-free transmission, making it the ideal solution for powering and connecting high-capacity drives that require more than a single USB port.

## Description

Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 to USB Splitter Cable (USB 3.0 Power Supply Y Cable, USB Y-Cable) 0.5m : desertcart.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Review: Powers Wii U external hard drive - Nice handy cheap way to power a 1tb external hard drive to a Wii U. Works a treat. It’s quite short but it doesn’t really need to be longer than it is for my purpose. Does the job!
Review: Great for Wii U! - Great Y cable, used it to connect my HDD and power it with my Wii U, good quality!

## Features

- Hard drive companion connects a Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, or Raspberry Pi with low power USB portsto a portable external USB 3.0 hard drive or DVD burner with a Micro-B USB port for access to stored games, videos, and files
- Clever Y-cable design provides extra power with an integrated 5 inches cable; Connect both cables to adjacent USB portsfor 1TB or more USB 3.0 external hard drives that cannot be powered from a single USB port; Ideal solution for hard drives that are not recognized by your gaming console because they have insufficient power to operate; Connect a USB 3.0 powered monitor such as the MB MB168B+ 15.6-Inch or AOC portable USB 3.0 LED Monitor
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 rated for fast files transfers at 10x the speed of USB 2.0 utilizing the bi-directional data transfer of USB 3.0 technology; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
- Superior construction - the combination of gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors, and foil & braid shielding provides superior cable performance and EMI/RFI reduction for error-free data transmission; Engineered with molded strain relief connectors for durability and easy-grip treads for frequent unplugging
- hard drive compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 portable, external hard drives such as HGST Touro Mobile, HGST Touro S, InaTeck HDD, Pioneer USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Burner, Samsung 840 EVO, Samsung 850 Pro, Samsung Ultra-Slim Optical Drive, Seagate Backup Plus, Seagate Backup Plus Slim, Seagate Expansion 1TB portable, Seagate Wireless PlusToshiba Canvio, Toshiba 2TB Canvio Basics, WD Elements 2TB portable, WD 500 GB portable, WD My Passport Ultra, WD 1TB External, Western Digital Passport Ultra

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00L1K1OIA |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,389 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 762 in USB Cables |
| Brand | Cable Matters |
| Cable Type | USB |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, Monitor, PC, SSD |
| Compatible Phone Models | Compatible with smartphones, specific models not listed |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Gender | Male to USB, Male to Micro USB |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB, USB |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,589) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second |
| Included Components | cable matters 200012 |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Cable Matters |
| Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Model Name | FBA_200012 |
| Model Number | 200012 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 9 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | High Speed |
| Outer Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Data Transfer, Gaming |
| Specification Met | USB-IF |
| UPC | 081159814021 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cable Matters
- **Cable type:** USB
- **Compatible devices:** Gaming Console, Laptop, Monitor, PC, SSD
- **Connector type:** Micro-USB, USB
- **Special feature:** High Speed

## Images

![Cable Matters Micro USB 3.0 to USB Splitter Cable (USB 3.0 Power Supply Y Cable, USB Y-Cable) 0.5m - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HHqkmksgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: i have a lenovo thinkpad 8, and it only has one usb out, used for charging.  Can I connect this to my tablet to charge and connect a usb accessory at**
A: No. You would need a USB hub for that or perhaps a docking station. The purpose of this cable is to combine the power output of two USB ports and use one for data exchange, plug two devices into one USB port.

**Q: Can i use this to project my surface pro 3 to the asus mb168b+ led monitor?**
A: Hello Seun Odeyemi, This product should work with the Asus mb168b+ led monitor. Please send us an email at support@CableMatters.com with your equipment configuration so that we can make the best recommendation.SeanCable Matter Support Team

**Q: Can the second power usb be pluged into an 110 VAC wall outlet via usb wall adapter?**
A: Yes but it helps with transferring memory.

**Q: Can this work for my toshiba 1tb extrenal hard drive**
A: Not sure but they worked fine on my seagate.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powers Wii U external hard drive
*by S***. on 22 February 2026*

Nice handy cheap way to power a 1tb external hard drive to a Wii U. Works a treat. It’s quite short but it doesn’t really need to be longer than it is for my purpose. Does the job!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Wii U!
*by B***E on 22 February 2026*

Great Y cable, used it to connect my HDD and power it with my Wii U, good quality!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works just like it says
*by A***N on 26 January 2026*

Pretty good

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*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-04-22*