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How to find out which USB port is USB 3.0?

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ANSWER 1

Score 75


They're BLUE!

I believe USB-3 ports should be colored differently (blue)

The use of blue pantone thermoplastics in USB 3.0 connectors is recommended on systems with a mix of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. For certification, the USB-IF does require that the user be able to clearly and easily distinguish between a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port on a system; however, it is left to the system implementer on how to accomplish this.

(my emphasis)

Also, just because your Computer contains a USB 3 controller doesn't mean it necessarily is presented externally




ANSWER 2

Score 31


On my HP laptop, USB 3.0 ports logo/symbol have an "SS" (for Super Speed). USB 2.0 ports only have the typical USB symbol with no "SS".

See the following image: http://www.usr.com/education/periphimg/USB-connectors-edu.png




ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 17


According the tech specs

Left side: two USB 3.0 ports, external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI), ethernet (RJ-45)

Right side: one USB 2.0 port and one eSATA/USB combo port




ANSWER 4

Score 8


Some of the identifications for a USB 3.0

  • The USB 3.0 insert port has 5 leads (the USB 2.0 has only 4)

  • Some of them are named as SS with the USB symbol, means 'Super Speed'

  • The inserts may be colored with blue sometimes

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