USB 3.1 Gen 1 vs. USB 3.1 Gen 2
The new SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps specification called USB 3.1 Gen 2 has been introduced by the USB-IF. This specification extends the data transfer rate to a theoretical speed of 10Gbps (or 1.2GB/s).
Why do you need that much speed?
USB 3.1 drives save you time by transferring files faster than USB 2.0 drives. The amount of time depends on the number of channels, the transfer speeds and the type of files that you transfer.
Why do I need a USB 3.1 drive when I use only USB 2.0 ports?
Due to the broad deployment of USB 2.0 devices in the market, USB 3.1 devices had to be backwards compatible. When you use USB 3.1 drives on your USB 2.0 host devices, there will still be performance benefits.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 drives are backwards compatible with both USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports and connectors. Even when you use USB 3.1 drives on your USB 2.0 host devices, you’ll still save time.
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