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Here’s a quick grid that should help clear things up for you. What had originally been called USB 3.0 is now 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1 becomes 3.2 Gen 2, and the newest kid on the block is 3.2 Gen 2×2. Simply put, USB 3.2 is as rebrand of all USB 3 connections and devices. Ironically though, with the number of various USB types and form factors now available, USB is currently anything but “Universal.” Still, USB remains the standard basic connection for nearly all PC related devices, no matter how muddy that water may be. Founded – and now regulated – by a non-profit group called the USB-IF, USB was originally designed to replace the multitude of proprietary connection types that proliferated the early PC world. Universal Serial Bus, or USB, is a connection protocol designed to allow PC components and peripherals a standard method of communication. But what is USB 3.2 and how does it compare to USB 3.0 vs 3.1 vs 3.2? And what the heck is USB 3.2 Gen 2×2?! Stick around to find out. With newer systems though, you may start to see yet another USB type listed known as USB 3.2. Type C) commonly found on desktops and laptops. In previous posts, we’ve detailed the various USB versions (USB 2.0, 3.0 etc.) and form factors (Type A vs.
