USB Standards

USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, USB 3.0 is only backwards compatible with USB 2.0

USB 1.1

Low Speed

• 1.5Mbps
• Good for keyboards and mice

Full Speed

• 12Mbps
• For webcams, storage devices, etc.

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)

• Data transfer of 480 Mbps
• 5m range

USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed)

• Data transfer of 5 Gbps.
• 3m range

USB 3.1 (SuperSpeed+)

• Data transfer of 10 Gbps
• 3m range

USB 3.2 (2x1)

• Uses 2 lanes of USB 3.0
• Data transfer of 10 Gbps
• 3m range

USB 3.2 (2x2)

• Uses 2x2 lanes of USB 3.0
• Data transfer of 20 Gbps
• 3m range

USB 3.* Table

USB Standard Colors