GoKawiilUSB cable length limits shrink as data speeds rise, report explains
Recommended maximum USB cable lengths have shrunk with each new standard even as transfer speeds increased: USB 1.0/2.0 allows up to 16.4 feet, USB 3.0-3.2 drops to 9.8 feet, and USB 4 is capped at just 2.6 feet. These limits apply equally to USB-A and USB-C connectors.