USB Cables Explained | USB 3.0 3.1 3.2 Connectors

[@thedailyremedy968]

Clear overview thanks. USB labelling is now the gold standard for how to create and then keep increasing confusion for consumers 😂

[@blastertechnology]

Thanks for watching!

[@richH1625]

Thanks. Never even heard of thunderbolt or 3.2 2x2 ! A 0:26 B 0:35 mini A mini B 0:46 micro Bsuper B A ! 0:57 C & Thunderbolt 1:11 cables 1:26 1.0 1.1 1:36 2.0 1:58 3.0 3.1 2:15 3.2 gen2x2 2:47

[@JustAGuy85]

Yeah, USB type B is usually the form factor that will plug into a printer or into the back of a monitor while the other end has a normal USB port you're used to seeing. For example, my monitor has 2x USB type A (the older, normal ones) on the back of it. But you need a USB type B cable to go from the monitor to a USB type A port on your PC/motherboard. So it uses a USB type B to A cable, where the B goes in the back of the monitor into a type A (USB 3.2) on the motherboard so that I can have 2x USB 3.2 plugs on my monitor. Since they are hard to get to, I just plug my TrackIR Pro receiver into it that I never move and my Xbone controller into my monitor. They kept changing the name of USB, btw. They went from USB 3 to USB 3.2. USB 3.2 is USB 3. USB 3.2 now. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is 5Gbps. USB 3.2 Gen 2 is 10Gbps. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 is 20 Gbps. Now there is USB 4 that can do 40Gbps and USB 4 Version 2 that does 80 Gbps. It's funny... USB 3.0 is the EXACT same thing as USB 3.1 which is the EXACT same thing as USB 3.2. They just changed the names over time. It was a stupid idea because then they had to make USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 and Gen 2x2 lol. They COULD have had USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, etc. Marketeers are morons. We went YEARS having PCI express 1.0 and 2.0.... and then finally 3.0. Then boom, 4.0... and before ya knew it 5.0. Now we got 6.0. GPUs can't even saturate 4.0, yet. Shoot, 99% of them can't saturate 3.0 x16 lol.

[@colin8949]

Great simple explanation & good visuals. Thank you!

[@JordanYoh]

Simple and understandable animation, Great!

[@blastertechnology]

Glad to hear that! Thanks!

[@spivvo]

thanks.... the pics were really helpful.

[@S__Khan__]

"USB 4 based on TB3 protocol" 3:18 What does this mean? Isn't both are competing protocols with different architecture?

[@EricLien2010]

this is so helpful. the clearest illustration I ever watched. thank you for making this video!

[@blastertechnology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@7tracey7]

I tried. My brain is fried! Started off ok but then got too much. Thanks

[@tommyriordan870]

My gaming pc case has a 3.0 usb And my motherboard has a 3.2 gen 1 will the work together?

[@blastertechnology]

yes, it should work.

[@tommyriordan870]

@@blastertechnology thanks

[@androidoneiu5206]

Interesting video!

[@androidoneiu5206]

Thanks 😊

[@Z3SC]

So I have a laptop, I wan't to connect a Ethernet cable and it doesn't come with a port for it stock. Meaning I have to buy an adapter, they have adapters that work on USB 3 or USB C to Ethernet. I was wondering which would be better and faster. I still don't have a clear idea on which one that is, even after watching multiple videos. If you could help I would be very happy :P

[@yumri4]

Maybe you also have to make sure that the USB port is the USB port for data not the USB port for just power in. Then yes the USB to Ethernet adapter should work the limits on the adapter will be that of the chip inside the adapter, the USB or the networking equipment used between devices. The slowest part deciding which the speed is.

[@HuntaKiller91]

if the monitor supports usb 3.1 gen 2,can i use type a usb 3.2 gen 2 to type c on that monitor?? very hard to find mobo with rear usb c thats cheap

[@blastertechnology]

they are compatible with each other, but will work at the speeds of the weakest version.

[@jurgenrohrbach4499]

Very good explanation, thanks for uploading👍

[@blastertechnology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hewachamod5533]

at the 2.25 min , why on the side showing "Available ports" ? I can't understand it

[@blastertechnology]

this means that the USB 3.0 standard is available on all the ports shown on the left

[@enriqueatala2567]

Hello, thanks for the video, I have a question for you, I have a dock with male USB C, but my 2017 MacBook Air does not have a type C port, it only has USB A 3.0 and a thunderbolt 2.0. How can I connect it? Is it enough to put an adapter such as USB A male to USB C female and will some features be lost?

[@draytek9490]

Ciao! C'è differenza tra usb-c e type c?

[@parth1_]

Simple and useful video 😊

[@blastertechnology]

thank you!

[@Mike-jj8nq]

Question: So since the A-Type connector has not changed over the years, Can I still use the 10 year old A-Type connector between Two 3.0 devices and receive 5 GBPS transfer?

[@rohanrogers720]

Thanks it was very informative

[@blastertechnology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WiseTheRizz]

On my HP motherboard it says i have a usb 3.2 gen 1 type-A which it has a black color in it not blue?

[@alensisul8865]

Hi all, so can you tell me please for example I want to buy laptop wich has 2 xUSB type A 5GB/s ports and I would like to plug 2.0 flush drives and cd/dvd reader into them. It would work? Big thanks

[@blastertechnology]

of course, they will work at speed 2.0

[@alensisul8865]

Just have bought hp probook 450 g10 with 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps). Same question? Thank you

[@blastertechnology]

of course, they will work at speed 2.0

[@monaattiah3976]

Anyone know about the Mac Air early 2015, I read it is a 3.0 usb port. Is it different than a USB C or USB A ? I'm so confused. And I want to buy a headset that has a usb A or C cable but wondering how it will connect to my laptop.

[@qayyumyumz4190]

I just wonder my laptop has usb c 3.1 gen 2, support thunderbolt 3? or only regular USB c?

[@blastertechnology]

If your laptop says it has USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 but doesn't explicitly state Thunderbolt 3 support, it probably means your laptop has a standard USB-C port with USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer capabilities, but not Thunderbolt 3. USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Thunderbolt 3 are both protocols that can use the USB-C connector, but offer different levels of performance and features.

[@DMS-u5b]

anyone know what the closing song was on video?

[@Kamuflator-Main]

I have been confused for days, and I have only one question. Are usb 3.0 (5Gb/s Variant) and usb 3.1 gen 2 type A (10Gb/s variant) uses the same cable? I would be gratefull if someone answered this question. Thank You!

[@caminstol2473]

USB cables can support any generation of USB. Wires are just copper wound together and insulated, and multiple wires create a cable. The same cable can usually be used even between USB Type-A, Type-B, Mini USB, etc. It's only limited by the _amount of wires_ within the cable. If a cable is manufactured with only the amount of wires to support a 3.1 connector and connect it to a 3.2 connector, it will limit the data transfer rate but will still work. If you have a cable for 3.2, it will support anything in the older generations. To answer your question: 3.0, 3.1, and 3.2 do not use the same cable but the difference is only the number of wires.

[@Kamuflator-Main]

@@caminstol2473 Finally. An answer. Thank You very much. Cause it's so hard to find 3.2 Hub in Indonesia. and i wonder if they are actually the same cable but different usb controller. Thank you so much for answering my question

[@jewishhella2481]

​@@Kamuflator-Mainholy hell don't listen to people who literally make shit up on the spot .... This guy is beyond dumb. The difference is PINS

[@monaattiah3976]

Me too I'm so confused!! My mac air 2015 laptop I think has a 3.0 usb port. And I'm wondering if a USB type A would fit in it or not.

[@bittertruth6175]

Explained very well. Thanks

[@blastertechnology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chuongpham633]

Hi friend, can the USB 3.2 gen 2x2 have power-off charging function?

[@ShadowriverUB]

USB standard don't decide that, it all matter if device keep power in the port on stand by and it's up to device manufacture

[@euricoferreira8145]

Hey! Thanks so much for this video!

[@blastertechnology]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mniakan754]

I'm trying to put together a new pc for myself and even though I know my way around computer dealing with USB, Intel and AMD naming schemes has just been a nightmare especially with USB and thunderbolt and figuring out which ones work with the other one

[@Sentarry]

2:25 USB 3.1 gen 1, USB 3.2 GEN 2 USB A, USB B, USB C. USB C is GEN 2 & 2X2?!?! wtf is going on with the naming? 🫠

[@Sentarry]

So they renamed usb 3.1 to usb 3.2 gen 2... so technically my pc's back I/O 3.1 USB ports are... 3.2 gen 2? But I have four front I/O USB ports: two 2.0 & two 3.0; 3.0 was renamed to 3.2 Gen 1... I recently updated my BIOS so this might be the case and I'm answering my own question. gawd damn, they made the name so fking confusing

[@ShadowriverUB]

2x2 uses 2nd set of high speed 3.x pins of usb-c which are there for easier implementation dual side nature of USB-C to get extra speed, so it's like PCIe X2. And yes there also 2x1 mode. Technically it stil gen2 signal from 3.1 just dual chanell

[@AintPopular]

Say if i have wireless adapter connected from usb2.0 to 3.2, will it increase my internet speed?

[@abdallamohamedlemin]

So useful

[@crazydudetz]

I don't understand why USB-C 3.1 cables on Amazon say their max speeds are 480 Mbps when they are rated for up to 10 Gbps according to the spec

[@kabir_sxngh]

i believe it's internally hardware is limited to 480mbps , but use stuff like usb X 3.x as market tactics

[@AD-xn7pt]

Can I use a type B 3.0 cable in type B 2.0 slot?

[@blastertechnology]

yes

[@joshminvishnu5012]

Hello Team , I hope everything is going smoothly for you. I have a puzzling situation to discuss. I recently bought Apple Type C headphones, and they function perfectly with my iPhone 15 and Android device Mi 11X. However, I'm facing an issue with compatibility on Mi 11X Pro, despite both phones being from the same brand and having the same USB output. Could you help me understand the reason behind this? Additionally, I'm contemplating purchasing a Nothing Phone 2, so I would appreciate it if you could check the compatibility with these headphones on the Nothing phone as well, if possible. and could you explain why this headphone is compactible with some android phones and some are not, even in same brand.

[@ilikebutter1696]

I have a question. I want to buy monitor with USB 3.0 but my laptop have only ports 3.2. It will be connectable?

[@Dastiel.]

Если на одном конце будет USB Type A 3.1/3.0, а на другом USB Type C 3.2, то ДА!

[@COD-OTIMIZADO]

Ótimo vídeo como sempre.

[@blastertechnology]

Muito obrigado!

[@KNIGHTJUMPS]

Que

[@COD-OTIMIZADO]

@@KNIGHTJUMPS ?

[@AndrewCortesi]

What sucks is USBC and so forth all have the same connector so no one had any idea when it comes to wires

[@IamBlueGT-MC-GD]

Are all usb c cables usb 3 and above?

[@sakda357]

Where is the Cables part?

[@W1nd0w55]

You forgot the colors 1.1 - white 2.0 - black 3.0 - blue 3.1 - *supposed to be* red 3.2 - none (type C)

[@biensur19]

Can someone explain to me why the xiaomi 13 ultra with usb 3.2 is limited to 90W charging while the xiaomi 13 pro with usb 2.0 can charge at 120Watt?

[@Ru4444]

I dont get how 4 connecter on a USB can be different speed... like what is the different?

[@Dastiel.]

Technology...

[@ShadowriverUB]

Different USB host controllers, chipset usually have USB controllers of specific spec, but also CPU can have one which the case of Ryzen for example, plus motherboard manufacture can have extra once for more ports and they can be better then what chipset have. USB 3.x controllers are more expensive so some manufactures add 2.x controllers for more ports to cut cost as most PC devices just need 2.0 to function in full capacity.

[@xhetibossi4595]

Wow i didn't know that theks

[@pamatha]

Thank you!

[@blastertechnology]

Thanks for watching!

[@xaraxen]

USB 3 and later has simplified electronics connection.

[@dkltn]

Awesome!

[@m2crocat]

Потрясающе

[@Exploratorium360]

I just subscribed

[@blastertechnology]

Thank you!

[@verstrahlt1907]

it gets weird at 3.1 (gen1… ) becoming, renaming etc.

[@blastertechnology]

yes, it can be a bit confusing for some :) thanks for watching and commenting!

[@zoiuduu]

2:41 this name changing is so confusing that eve the narrator read as 3.1 while the text is 3.2

[@Exploratorium360]

26 years technology in 4 minutes . Unbelievable I remember when usb 1 came out and it was a big deal mow Thunderbolt 4 ? wow

[@sherlock_221]

USB A USB B USB Mini A USB Mini B USB Micro A USB Micro B USB C USB C with thunderbolt technology USB 1,1.1,2,3, 3.2are about data transfer speed Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4

[@MrSafrane]

Usb 3.2 not only type c, there is also type e for this

[@patito98765]

2:40 USB 3.1

[@gatronflightsim]

My phone have use Micro USB

[@blastertechnology]

what phone are you using?

[@gatronflightsim]

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[@anisalial-maghrabi3215]

USB 3.0 ❤👌👍

[@Elisey_Silantev]

Good 🤩🤩🤩

[@dannyphibbs6415]

If you get a USB c 3.2 Gen 2 X 2 20Gbps cable will it work with USB c 3.1 Gen 2 port and run at the 10gbs transfer rate? Thank you and great video

[@ShadowriverUB]

Yes, 3.2 cable that works with 2x2 only means all pins connected on both ends, as it required for that mode, 3.1 use only half of them

[@nicketarscharlson9728]

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[@roccosaviano2869]

in 2024 iphone 15 has usb type c but 2.0 THINK DIFFERENT

[@Tonaszkraj]

Damn "Universal" naming! They all should be fired!

[@bobbreit5244]

Ice cream headache....

[@hassanmaje5849]

USB overload

[@hasongharbi9476]

Ys

[@sanidhyasingh2768]

Op

[@hewachamod5533]

at the 2.25 min , why on the side showing "Available ports" ? I can't understand it