Any difference between USB 3.0, 3.1, & 3.2 cables?

[Hatake]

Like many others, I have collected a ridiculous amount of USB cables over the years. Some came free with devices, some are longer / braided aftermarket ones. I'm guessing the majority of them can charge portable devices (phones, power banks, headphones, etc) devices at maximum without much issue. But what about data capacity?

I'm assuming all below USB 3 have black connectors and all above have blue connectors. But is there a difference between 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2? Is there a visual way to tell the difference or will a 3.0 cable function at 3.2 speeds?

 

[nlel1975]

There's USB 4 as well which is the fastest of the lot capable of 40 Gbps whereas the next best USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 is only capable of 20 Gbps. USB 4 denotes faster speeds than any sort of USB 3. I've got a USB 4 NVMe enclosure plugged into my Mac mini M4 which has very up to date Thunderbolt 4 ports in it which is similar to USB 4.