Is this backward compatible with 2.0 USB port or is it strictly for use with 3.0 USB ports only?
1940748
I use it in my 6 yr old computer and it works just fine. It downloads or uploads things a heck of a lot faster then then others i have used.
1940749
I have not tried the 32GB version, package remains unopened The 256GB is compatible with USB2 port. Should be the same
2100801
Yes, it's backward compatible with USB 2.0. It has software for PC, we use with Macs so I did not try it out. With Mac, it is plug-and-play (no software needed).
221368
It says 2.0, but most standard USB 3.0 built into laptops are usually backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
1162993
It is backwards compatible. Performs fine - like a USB 2.0 drive when connected to an older port. Performs really well when connected to a 3.0 port.
1035363
it is 3.0 but it comes with a separate USB cable to provide power if your using USB 2.0, so in that case you will need 2 USB ports. BTW USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are the exact same connector, USB 3.0 just provides more power.
1993864
I know it's backward compatible with 2.0 (just won't get the high speed transfer), and I'm pretty sure it's compatible with 1.1 since this is what their website states for requirements:"Desktop or notebook PC with an available USB port (USB 3.0 recommended)"
1209359
Yes, it is usb 3.0 which is backwards compatible to usb 2.0. It's a well built cable.
161350
Both, it has a single USB 2 port and two USB 3 ports and USB 3 is backward compatible - hope that helps. Almost all of my old accessories are USB 2 and they work in any of the ports.
771843
Yes, I use it for both USB 3 and 2 and it works fine. But it is a lot slower with 2.0.
649157
yes. you can connect USB 3.0 devices to a USB 2.0 port... It will run at 2.0 speeds.
612074
Sorry, I don't know. If you searched your model number and determined if it had a USB 3.0 port, you'd know since it will not work as fast with a 2.0 port.
1391188
Yes, it will work on a USB 2.0 port. It will just not be as fast as if it were connected into a USB 3.0 port.
209899
That really depends. Do you plan on upgrading in the near future to have a USB 3.0? If you are then the clear answer is to get the USB 3.0. USB 3.0 devices are backwards compatible with USB 2.0. If you don't plan to upgrade at all, then save the money and buy the 2.0 version.
1039495
Yes. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Architecture_and_features
558797
It will work with USB 2.0, just considerably slower. In my very informal testing it was about 1/3 as fast when plugged into a USB 2.0 port than when using a USB 3.0 port.
1862333
Yes it is. I've used it with both 2.0 and 3.0 ports. 3.0 is definitely faster though.
36842
USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. You just won't see the speed benefit of USB 3