
USB 3.0, the latest version of USB (Universal Serial Bus), provides better speed and more efficient power management than USB 2.0. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices; however, data transfer speeds are limited to USB 2.0 levels when these devices inter-operate.
Comparison chart
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USB 2.0 |
USB 3.0 |
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Released |
April 2000 |
November 2008 |
Speed |
High Speed or HS, 480 Mbps (Megabits per second) |
10 times faster than USB 2.0. Super Speed or SS, 4.8 Gbps (Giga bits per second) |
Signaling Method |
Polling mechanism i.e can either send or receive data (Half duplex) |
Asynchronous mechanism i.e. can send and receive data simultaneously (Full duplex) |
Price |
For a similar product, the USB 2.0 version is generally less expensive than it's USB 3.0 version. |
For a similar product, the USB 3.0 version is generally more expensive than it's USB 2.0 version. |
Power Usage |
Up to 500 mA |
Up to 900 mA. Allows better power efficiency with less power for idle states. Can power more devices from one hub. |
Number of wires within the cable |
4 |
9 |
Standard-A Connectors |
Grey in color |
Blue in color |
Standard-B Connectors |
Smaller in size |
Extra space for more wires |
Max Cable length |
5 meters |
3 meters |

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