Devices Check USB Port Types in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to check which USB port types are supported on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.

A USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is a standard cable connection interface for computers and electronics devices.


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EXAMPLE: USB types

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Option One

Check USB Port Types by Logo on USB Port


1 Compare the USB type, logo, and specs in the table below.

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USB SpecificationLogoInterface TypeTransfer Speed
USB 1.0USB A
USB B
Micro USB		Up to 12 Mbps
USB 2.0
High Speed
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USB A
USB B
Micro USB		Up to 480 Mbps
USB 3.0
SuperSpeed
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USB A
USB B		Up to 5 Gbps
USB 3.1 Gen 1
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USB A
USB B
USB C
Micro USB		Up to 5 Gbps
USB 3.1 Gen 2
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USB A
USB C		Up to 10 Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 1×1
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USB A
USB C
Micro USB		Up to 5 Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 1×2
10Gbps.png
USB CUp to 10 Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 2×1
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USB A
USB C
Micro USB		Up to 10 Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
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USB CUp to 20 Gbps
USB4 Gen 2×2
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USB CUp to 20 Gbps
USB4 Gen 3×2
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USB CUp to 40 Gbps
USB4 Gen 4×2
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USB CUp to 80 Gbps




Option Two

Check USB Port Types in Device Manager


1 Open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc).

2 Expand open Universal Serial Bus controllers to see which USB port types your system supports. (see screenshot below)

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That's it,
Shawn Brink


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The table states that USB 3.2 Gen 1×2 can be supported on USB-B, which is incorrect because USB-B is limited to single-lane data connection. So, only USB-C can support USB 3.2 Gen 1×2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2. (USB-A, USB-C and microUSB can support USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 and USB 3.2 Gen 2×1.)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Home
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    Asus TUF Gaming (2024)
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    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
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    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
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    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
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    20Mbit/s up, 250Mbit/s down
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    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
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    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
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    2TB SSD internal
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    Logitech G402
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    Logitech K800
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I would note that USB Micro B is meant for USB3.0, thus the extra connectors. I have this on one of my external HDD/SSD enclosures that supports UASP and also on an old mobile phone.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.3296 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo A485
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
    Motherboard
    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    iGPU Vega 10
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
    Screen Resolution
    FHD + FHD + 1440p
    Hard Drives
    Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
    PSU
    65W
    Keyboard
    Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    SecureBoot: Enabled
    TPM2.0: Enabled
    AMD-V: Enabled
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.3296(Release Preview Channel)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-7700k @4.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME Z270-A
    Memory
    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
    Screen Resolution
    WQHD 2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Cromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    AC WiFi Card
Interestingly enough, the Thunderbolt Control Center can detect a USB4 drive even on systems (like mine) that don't have a USB4 hub/controller. Who knew?
HTH,
--Ed--

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo X380 Yoga
    CPU
    i7-8650U (8th Gen/Kaby Lake)
    Motherboard
    20LH000MUS (U3E1)
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 620
    Sound Card
    Integrated Conexant SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    FlexView Display
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba 1 TB PCIe x3 NVMe SSD
    external 5TB Seagate USB-C attached HDD
    PSU
    Lenovo integrated 65W power brick
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    Laptop
    Keyboard
    Integrated Lenovo ThinkPad keyboard
    Mouse
    touchscreen, touchpad
    Internet Speed
    GbE (Spectrum/Charter)
    Browser
    all of em
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Purchased early 2019 as Windows Insider test PC
I always found micro-USB to be very flimsy, so I think USB-C should (at least in theory) be more durable. I had phones with USB-C ports for 4 years at this point, and it's been at least 6 years since the first USB-C phones have come out, I have never seen anyone IRL or on the internet with a broken USB-C connector. All latest motherboards and Windows laptops are coming with at least 1 USB-C port in them, which is also good.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming F15
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10300H CPU @ 2.50GHz
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Ti GDDR6 @4GB (128bits)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (144hz)
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital PC SN530 NVMe SSD 512GB, M.2 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
    Mouse
    Victsing Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
For the sake of completeness─both USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 and USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 can use USB-B also. But with USB-B, when it comes to the topic of backward compatibility, it should be noted that a USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Standard-B plug can not fit in a USB 1.1/2.0 Standard-B receptacle (even though BOTH a USB 1.1/2.0 Standard-B plug AND a USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Standard-B plug CAN fit in a USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 Standard-B receptacle). The reason why the newer (or "less old"...) plug can't fit in there is because it looks like this:

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    20Mbit/s up, 250Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
  • Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Internet Speed
    20Mbit/s up, 250Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
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