Will a usb 3.0 drive work in a usb 2.0 port?
993777
Yes, all USB 3.0 devices will work in a USB 2.0 port, they will just run significantly slower due to the limits of USB 2.0 technology.
1760977
It will work in the USB 2.0 port, but at the slower speed. That is what I am doing and it is fine.
866653
Sorry, I haven't had a chance to try on USB 3.0, but, I know it's faster compared to my other WD Passport 2.0.
1817639
Most likely, it will be limited. USB 3.0 requires both drivers and motherboard ports that earlier models might simply not have. There is some forward compatibility between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 but I would not bet on it. You will still be getting USB 2.0 speeds.
1997445
No, It needs to use USB3.0 for the speed, it will not work in a USB 2.0 port.
1551325
it is usb 2.0 but should work for usb 3.0 because most usb 3.0 supports usb 2.0.
1026491
It works with USB 2.0. I didn't notice a difference between using USB 3.0 and 2.0.
2097302
Sorry but the answer is no. There is no way to trick the USB 2.0 external HD electronics into believing that it's really a USB 3.0 HD. All the external cables and connections in the world will never turn a USB 2.0 design into USB 3. The internal USB designs are simply not the same.
1347960
Yes. It says in the description USB 2.0 compatible. Data transfer will be slower than USB 3.0 though
356336
Yes. USB 2.0 devices work in USB 3.0 ports - they just aren't making full use of the fast transfer rate.
2248908
This one has USB 1.1 and 2.0 style connectors. IF your USB 3.0 drive can connect to that, then it probably will. Although I must caution you this product is woefully inaccurate as to current measurements and only works over a narrow voltage range. You would do better with a DVM measuring current.
85205
I assume you mean USB 2.0, in which case yes, it would work. 3.0 is backwards-compatible.
321474
If it has a USB port.....It will work like a thumb drive does......You don't need 3.0 USB.....It's a bit slower with a 2.0 naturally.....
121412
you certainly can use both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0; the only difference is transfer speed.
1760980
Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports. That said, the main advantage of this drive is its fantastic speed, so I'd consider it a bit of a waste to purchase for use specifically with a 2.0 port.
842370
The box only mentions USB 2.0. I would guess a USB 3.0 should be ok, just won't get the 3.0's speed rate for data.
1965568
Absolutely. Like most products, USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. You can also upgrade the Seagate to Firewire 8.0 or Thunderbolt with available connectors.