Connect USB 2 to USB 3 - is that possible?

More and more notebooks are offering the fast USB 3 connection. In this article, we will tell you whether you can still connect USB 2 sticks.

Connect USB 2 to USB 3 - is that possible?

First the good news: The question of whether USB 2 is compatible with USB 3 can be answered with a short but clear "yes" ...

• USB 3 is backwards compatible just like its predecessor USB 2. However, you will receive a system message that the device could perform better. This occurs, for example, when you connect a USB 3 mouse to a USB 2 port.
• The bad news: Unfortunately, when you combine USB 3 with USB 2, you cannot benefit from the advantages of the USB 3 connection. They work entirely on the somewhat slower USB 2 standard.

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