# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison USB

Mini-USB vs. USB 1.1

Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Mini-USB
USB 1.1

Mini-USB (Mini-B) was a compact 5-pin connector common on digital cameras, MP3 players, and the original PlayStation Portable in the mid-2000s. USB-IF deprecated the Mini connector family in May 2007, and Micro-USB replaced it in nearly all subsequent compact-electronics designs.

View full Mini-USB spec sheet →

USB 1.1, released in September 1998, was the first widely adopted USB standard -- 12 Mbit/s Full Speed for most peripherals, with a 1.5 Mbit/s Low Speed mode for mice and keyboards. The original USB 1.0 from January 1996 saw little real-world adoption before 1.1 quickly superseded it.

View full USB 1.1 spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

8 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Pin Count
5
Standard Base Dimensions
~7 x 3 mm
Deprecated
May 2007
Typical Devices
Digital cameras, MP3 players, PSP
Released
September 1998
Full Speed
12 Mbit/s
Low Speed
1.5 Mbit/s
Predecessor
USB 1.0 (January 1996, limited real-world adoption)