The main difference between USB 4, 3 and 2 is of course the transfer speed; the larger the USB definition or version, the higher the data rate.
Here is a simple overview of the USB data rates that you should know, regardless of whether you are working with Windows or Mac OS.
In bytes per second:
NET UGLY
USB 1 1.0 MB/s 1.5 MB/s
USB 2 40 MB/s 60 MB/s
USB 3 300 MB/s 625 MB/s
USB 3.1 900 MB/s 1,25 GB/s
USB 3.2 1800 MB/s 2,50 GB/s
USB 4.0 3600 MB/s 5,00 GB/s
In bits per second:
NET UGLY
USB 1 8.0 MBit/s 12 MBit/s
USB 2 320 MBit/s 480 MBit/s
USB 3 2400 MBit/s 5 GBit/s
USB 3.1 7200 MBit/s 10 GBit/s
USB 3.2 14400 MBit/s 20 GBit/s
USB 4.0: 28800 MBit/s 40 Gbit/s
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