USB Connectors
All USB connector types with specifications and compatibility.
The Universal Serial Bus family is the most widely adopted connector standard in consumer electronics. From the original rectangular USB Type-A introduced in 1996 to the modern reversible USB-C, the family spans four physical form factors and supports data rates from 1.5 Mbps (USB 1.0) to 80 Gbps (USB4 Version 2.0). USB-C has become the de facto standard for laptops, smartphones, and tablets, with the EU mandating it as the common charging port from 2024.
USB Micro-B
Thin, wide connector that became the standard charging port for Android phones and tablets from 2007-2017. Still found on budget devices.
USB Micro-B SuperSpeed
Wider variant of Micro-B with extra pins for USB 3.0 speeds. Common on external hard drives and SSDs. Recognizable by its double-wide shape.
USB Mini-A
Smaller rectangular USB connector used on the host side of USB On-The-Go (OTG) connections. Rarely seen in consumer devices, mostly found on early portable USB …
USB Mini-B
Smaller USB connector once popular on digital cameras, MP3 players, and early smartphones. Largely replaced by Micro-B and USB-C.
USB Type-A
The original rectangular USB connector introduced in 1996. Found on virtually every computer, charger, and peripheral. Not reversible — only inserts one way.
USB Type-B
Square-shaped USB connector commonly used on printers, scanners, and other large peripherals. Less common in modern devices.
USB Type-B SuperSpeed
USB 3.0 variant of the Type-B connector with extra pins on top. Found on some USB 3.0 printers and docking stations. Backward compatible with standard …
USB Type-C
The modern universal connector for data, video, and power. Reversible, compact, and capable of supporting USB4, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and up to 240W power …