USB 3.1 Confusion

[box o rocks]

Do I need devices with a special connector to use USB3.1 type C ports like this one:
https://imgur.com/a/3zGYX7M

Or will normal type A connector fit?

 

[rgd1101]

you need a usb type c connector to connect to type c port

 

[box o rocks]

you need a usb type c connector to connect to type c port

Is 3.1 faster than 3.0?

 

[rgd1101]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.1

 

[box o rocks]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.1

Geese! Is that confusing.

 

[rgd1101]

It either said gen2 or 10Gb/s or assume it the old 3.0 speed