3/10 Legacy

USB 2.0

USB
Max Speed
0.48 Gbps
Max Resolution
—
Power Delivery
5W
Released
2000

The first widely adopted USB standard, supporting 480 Mbps throughput. Still used for keyboards, mice, and basic peripherals.

Bandwidth
480 Mbps
Power Delivery 5W

Capabilities

Data ✓
Video ✗
Audio ✗
Power ✓
Ethernet ✗

Future-Proof Analysis

Adequate for low-bandwidth peripherals but too slow for storage or displays. Will persist on cheap accessories for years.

Compatible Connectors

USB Micro-B USB Mini-B USB Type-A USB Type-B

Cables

Apple 30-Pin to USB-A Cable

USB Type-A ↔ Apple 30-pin

MIDI to USB Adapter Cable

MIDI DIN ↔ USB Type-A

PS/2 to USB Adapter Cable

PS/2 ↔ USB Type-A

USB-A Extension Cable (USB 2.0)

USB Type-A ↔ USB Type-A

USB-A OTG Cable (Micro-B)

USB Micro-B ↔ USB Type-A

USB-A to Lightning

USB Type-A ↔ Lightning

USB-A to Micro-B (USB 2.0)

USB Type-A ↔ USB Micro-B

USB-A to Mini-B

USB Type-A ↔ USB Mini-B

USB-A to USB-B (USB 2.0)

USB Type-A ↔ USB Type-B

USB-A to USB-C (USB 2.0)

USB Type-A ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C Coiled Cable

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-A

USB-C L-Shaped Short Cable

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C Magnetic Breakaway Cable

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C to Apple 30-pin

USB Type-C ↔ Apple 30-pin

USB-C to Lightning

USB Type-C ↔ Lightning

USB-C to Mini-B

USB Type-C ↔ USB Mini-B

USB-C to USB-C (USB 2.0, Charging)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 16.7s 20.8s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 33.3s 41.7s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 166.7s 208.3s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 416.7s 520.8s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 833.3s 1041.7s