USB 3.2

USB 3.2

The latest USB standard introduced in 2017. USB 3.2 added two dual-lane SuperSpeed+ modes when using USB Type C cables, and it absorbed the previous USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 specifications. See USB Type C.

USB 2.0 and USB 3.2
As of 2019, USB 2.0 and 3.2 are the two official USB standards. However, there are millions of ports labeled USB 3.0 and 3.1 in use on computers, hubs, storage drives and other components. See USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB.

USB 2.0              Data RateUSB 2.0 High Speed    480 Mbps
 USB 2.0 Full Speed     12 Mbps
 USB 2.0 Slow Speed    1.5 Mbps


 USB 3.2              Data Rate  LanesSuperSpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1         5 Gbps   1
 (a.k.a. USB 3.0)
 (a.k.a. USB 3.1 Gen 1)

 SuperSpeed+USB 3.2 Gen 2x1        10 Gbps   1
 (a.k.a. USB 3.1)
 (a.k.a. USB 3.1 Gen 2)
 USB 3.2 Gen 1x2**      10 Gbps   2
 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2**      20 Gbps   2
 ** Dual-lane mode requires USB-C cables

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Cable

Identified as USB 3.1 Gen 2 on the Amazon website, the cable is nonetheless USB 3.2 Gen 2x1. (Image courtesy of Amazon.com)