Meta Quest Link Cable 5m - 5 Gbps USB-C Bandwidth

Meta Quest Link Cable 5m connects compatible Quest headsets to a gaming PC through a black, fiber-optic USB-C cable. The cable measures 5m, or 16ft, and weighs 224g, giving PC VR users a long wired connection without the bulk of a copper design.

Fiber Optics and USB-C

Meta lists the cable as a full-featured USB active optical cable with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connectivity. Its 5m length, 4.6mm outer diameter, and 224g weight define the physical format.

The cable supports bandwidth up to 5Gbps and a 3A power supply. Meta specifies a 20mm bend radius, TPU exterior, spiral shielding, and an eMarker for the active cable design.

Connector Layout and Compatibility

The headset end uses a right-angle USB Type-C connector, while the PC end uses a straight USB Type-C connector. Best Buy identifies the exact model as 301-00311-01.

SHI lists the cable for Meta Quest, Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S, and Quest Pro headsets. The same listing specifies USB 3.2 Gen 1, 3A operation, a 5m length, a 4.6mm outside diameter, and a 5Gbps data rate.

Price and Positioning

Meta's US listing gives the cable an MSRP of $79.99. Best Buy also lists the new cable at $79.99 as of 09/23/2026, placing it in the premium end of USB-C PC VR cables rather than the general-purpose cable category.

The useful comparison is with shorter passive USB-C cables. This Meta cable combines a 5m reach, an active optical design, a right-angle headset connector, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 signaling; a generic cable must match those requirements to serve the same PC VR role.

Best Fit for PC VR

Meta Quest Link Cable 5m fits Quest owners who want a wired PC VR connection and need a full 16ft of reach. Its 5Gbps ceiling, active optical construction, and right-angle headset plug are the defining features.

The cable is less suitable when wireless play is the priority or when a computer lacks a compatible high-speed USB-C port. The connection also keeps the headset physically tethered to the PC, unlike a wireless setup.