6/10 Current

USB 3.2 Gen 2

USB
Max Speed
10.00 Gbps
Max Resolution
—
Power Delivery
100W
Released
2013

Formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2. Doubles Gen 1 to 10 Gbps. The sweet spot for portable SSDs and docks.

Bandwidth
10 Gbps
Power Delivery 100W

Capabilities

Data ✓
Video ✗
Audio ✗
Power ✓
Ethernet ✗

Future-Proof Analysis

Strong mid-tier speed for SSDs and hubs. USB4 is overtaking it at the high end but Gen 2 will remain mainstream.

Compatible Connectors

USB Type-A USB Type-C

Cables

NVMe M.2 to USB-C Enclosure Cable

M.2 (M-key) ↔ USB Type-C

USB-A to USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

USB Type-A ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C Active Extension Cable (5m)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C to USB-C (Right Angle)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

USB-C to USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

USB Type-C ↔ USB Type-C

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 0.8s 1.0s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 1.6s 2.0s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 8.0s 10.0s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 20.0s 25.0s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 40.0s 50.0s
Transfer a 100GB project 100.00 GB 80.0s 100.0s
Transfer a 250GB backup archive 250.00 GB 200.0s 250.0s
Transfer a 500GB drive clone 500.00 GB 400.0s 500.0s
Transfer a 1TB drive image 1000.00 GB 800.0s 1000.0s