USB Type-B
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Niche and shrinking. Seen on older external storage and specialty devices, not on phones or modern laptops.
Data speed5 Gbps
Max power4.5 W
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USB Type-BUSB 3.2 Gen 1
Niche and shrinking. Seen on older external storage and specialty devices, not on phones or modern laptops.
Specification
- Form factor
- USB Type-B
- Specification
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Max data
- 5 Gbps
- Max power
- 4.5 W
- Pins
- 9
- Reversible
- No
- Introduced
- 2008
- Cable cost
- (~$18)
SuperSpeed Type-B cable for older external storage. (as of 2026) Source: Manual US retail band for a ~1 m cable that supports this data tier (2026). Not host port BOM cost; not no-name bulk bin fantasy.
Status
Kept so older equipment still works. Rarely the starting point for new products.
Capabilities
- Data - This tier is rated for more than charge-only use.
Notes
Physically larger than USB 2.0 Type-B. A SuperSpeed-B plug does not fit a USB 2.0-B receptacle.