# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison USB

Mini-USB vs. USB 2.0

Comparing 2 standards across 7 specifications. 7 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Mini-USB
USB 2.0
Mini-USB →

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 2.0 →

USB 2.0, released in April 2000, added a 480 Mbit/s High Speed mode on top of USB 1.x's rates -- a 40x jump that made USB viable for external hard drives and other high-throughput peripherals for the first time. It remains the fallback data rate on many budget cables and low-power devices today.

View full USB 2.0 spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

7 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Mini-USB
USB 2.0
Pin Count
5 —
Standard Base Dimensions
~7 x 3 mm —
Deprecated
May 2007 —
Typical Devices
Digital cameras, MP3 players, PSP —
Released
— April 2000
High Speed
— 480 Mbit/s
Backward Compatible
— Yes (USB 1.x Full/Low Speed)

Other Alternatives to Compare

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