# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison USB

Mini-USB vs. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

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

Comparing:
Mini-USB
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
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 3.2 Gen 2x2 →

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, part of the USB 3.2 specification released in September 2017, is the only tier in the 3.2 family that's genuinely new hardware rather than a renamed predecessor -- it doubles Gen 2's 10 Gbit/s by running two lanes simultaneously, reaching 20 Gbit/s, but only over USB-C connectors and cables wired for it.

View full USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

8 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Mini-USB
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Pin Count
5 —
Standard Base Dimensions
~7 x 3 mm —
Deprecated
May 2007 —
Typical Devices
Digital cameras, MP3 players, PSP —
Released
— September 2017
Max Bandwidth / Data Rate
— 20 (2 lanes x 10 Gbit/s each) Gbit/s
Connector Required
— USB-C only (dual-lane wiring not present in USB-A/B)
Marketing Name
— USB 20Gbps

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