USB 3.0 vs USB 3.1 Gen 1 vs USB 3.1 Gen 2 | Tech Explained

Don’t know the weird and confusing history between the USB 3.0 and 3.1 Family? Watch to learn the difference!
Understanding these terms when you're not extremely tech savvy can be difficult. Hopefully this video helped!
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[@ashchbkv6965]

lmao they just changed the names (AGAIN).
USB 3.1 Gen 1 is now USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2 is now USB 3.2 Gen 2
Old names > New names
USB 3.0 --> USB 3.1 Gen 1 --> USB 3.2 Gen 1 [5 Gb/s]
USB 3.1 --> USB 3.1 Gen 2 --> USB 3.2 Gen 2 [10 Gb/s]
USB 3.2 --> USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 [20 Gb/s]

[@RobbmanGaming]

I just needed a quick briefing on this subject lol. thanks!!!

[@daystars-den]

Your voice sounds like my friend Andi! you rock hehe!

[@originalbunny3839]

Please help! I have an MSI Mag B550 Tomahawk motherboard which has 3.2 Gen 2 and the pc case I intend to buy is 3.0 Is this ok? Are these 2 compatible? Or will it hurt my system if it even fits at all?

[@og4420]

They're compatible...
You will see speeds of usb 3.0,
But your motherboard can support speeds of usb 3.2 Gen 2
So basically you are doing a downgrade to your PC
And It won't hurt your PC 😂

[@reenakitchen1392]

good

[@pritam1009]

Can i use usb 3.1 pendrive on usb 3.0 port and usb 2.0?

[@hydroidtech892]

Yes, but it will only go at USB 3.0 or 2.0 speeds

[@bookssky]

Can I use usb 3.0 or usb 2.0 cable on a usb 3.2 gen 1 laptop port

[@hydroidtech892]

Yes, they are backwards compatible. But it will only be at the speed of the oldest cable

[@musfitadevi7439]

Can i use my 3.0 usb on my 3.2 gen 2 usb port?

[@EDogTheThird]

can i use usb 1, 2 and 3 on a usb 3.1 port?

[@hydroidtech892]

Yes, they are compatible

[@og4420]

Bro, I'm gonna buy a external hard disk....
Usb 3.1 is costs more than usb 3.0
If I don't care about speeds what should I go for usb 3.0 or 3.1 ?

[@traida111]

you answered your own question, if you dont care about speeds get 3.0 because its cheaper...

[@mcpiibel8426]

can i use usb 3.1 on 3.0 port?

[@hydroidtech892]

Yep

[@CalypsoShakira]

I am going to be upgrading my rig and all the new motherboards that I come across are no longer usb 3.0 and are 3.2 gen 1 and others. I am using a rift s and wondering if the 3.2 gen 1 would be working with the rift s which claims to need USB 3.0

[@hydroidtech892]

USB is backwards compatible, so yes it will work

[@CalypsoShakira]

@@hydroidtech892 Thank you very much

[@bigwaen7282]

@@hydroidtech892 so can u plug it into the port
Or will it not fit

[@jordyotte5828]

thanks man

[@hydroidtech892]

No problem!