USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

[Brad Neil2]

I understand that USB 3.0 ports are faster at transferring data and more of it from a USB or to a USB, compared to USB 2.0. However I have two USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports on my case. Would it make a difference to attach my mouse and headset to the USB 3.0 or should I plug them into my USB 2.0 and save the better ports for something else?

 

[Souvik_4653]

no it would make a difference if you plug it into usb 3.0 ports until the mouse and keyboard you have is usb 3.0 compatible...if not you should certainly plug them into 2.0 ports and save the better ones for other ports..

 

[Rogue Leader]

There is no benefit to plugging either into a 3.0 port. Both use very low amounts of data and bandwidth so they don't benefit from the speed (and probably don't even support it).

 

[Brad Neil2]

I have two polarising answers above. Who should I believe.

and yes, they're compatible.

 

[D_Know_WD]

Hi there Brad Neil2,

I don't really think that you will notice any difference when talking about headphones, keyboards, etc.
My advise would be to attach your headphones and mouse to the USB 2.0 ports.
When it comes to external drives though, there is a significant difference in the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 transfer speed.

Cheers,
D_Know_WD

 

[Michael John Scerri]

Save the usb 3 ports for something better unless you are a laser precision robot you arent notice a difference if there is. SO save the usb 3 ports. Cheers

 

[Kratos47]

You need USB 3.0 devices to take advantage of the transfer speed it offers. Keyboards, mice & similar peripheral devices don't require such high speeds so that's why they're USB 2.0 devices and don't need anything more than 2.0 port.