USB 2.0 vs 3.0?

Zeebedy · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:37

Hey guys,

Just been wondering, is it OK to run mice, RGB keyboards, headsets etc through either 2.0 or 3.0 USB?

Or does it not matter for peripherals and power etc..

Just to know, so that I can rearrange my USB config on the I/O of the motherboard.

Cheers.

Armageus · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:41

Unless the keyboard or mouse is specifically marketed as USB3.0, then there is zero benefit (as it will essentially use the usb2.0 part of a usb3.0 port).

Save USB3.0 ports for flash drives or other storage, and things like phone chargers that can make use of the higher power delivery standards etc.

dave28 · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:42

I use both types with everything and its fine. Its just USB 3 is better for modern storage to get the higher speed

Orcvader · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:46

Conveniently enough, Linus did a video about this:

But basically for mouse and keyboard it makes zero difference.

Zeebedy · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:56

cheers guys, and thanks @Orcvader for the video.

mattyfez · 12 Sep 2021 at 20:14

Yeh what they said.
USB 3 is good for high speed file transfers.. But peripherals like mice and keyboards and other stuff, lower spec USB has more than enough bandwidth for it not to matter.

Zeebedy · 13 Sep 2021 at 14:58

mattyfez said:
Yeh what they said.
USB 3 is good for high speed file transfers.. But peripherals like mice and keyboards and other stuff, lower spec USB has more than enough bandwidth for it not to matter.

please see this link Matty

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