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USB Ports: Decoding the Labels, SS, and Other Secrets. In this video, we'll dive deep into the world of USB ports! We'll explore the different types of ports, what they're used for, and what...
Here is our comprehensive breakdown of the symbols and logos commonly found on USB-compatible laptops and devices like connection ports, storage drives, charging cables, and more.
In this guide, we explain what the SS stands for. SS refers to SuperSpeed, a new transfer rate that can transfer data at up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s), which is ten times faster than USB 2.0. Impressive. Any USB device can benefit from faster transfer speeds using the SuperSpeed ports.
1 gru 2023 · What Is An SS USB? What Does the SS Stand For? SS stands for “SuperSpeed” which is the name given to the new USB 3.0 standard. The USB 3.0 standard was released in 2010, and since then many manufacturers have started producing products that support this standard.
16 lis 2023 · Many newer laptops feature both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, so it‘s handy to know how to spot a SuperSpeed port: Look for the SS logo next to the port. The port will typically be blue in color. Symbols like a lightning bolt may indicate USB 3.0 capability.
14 lis 2023 · USB 2.0 ports are black inside. ⚡️ "SS" label – USB 3.0 ports are clearly labelled with "SS" or "SuperSpeed". Sometimes it‘s paired with a little lightning bolt. 🤏 More pins – Look inside the port and you‘ll notice USB 3.0 has 9 pins vs. 4 pins for USB 2.0. This means the plugs are also incompatible between versions.
4 lis 2023 · SS – Stands for SuperSpeed, signifies a USB 3.0 port with 5 Gbps speed. SS 10 – Denotes a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port with 10 Gbps maximum speed. 10Gbps – Also indicates a USB 3.1 port with 10 Gbps support. Seeing "SS" or "SS 10" is your cue that the port offers a big speed boost over plain old USB 2.0!
