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Side-by-Side Comparison USB

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 vs. USB Power Delivery

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

Comparing:
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB Power Delivery
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 →
USB Power Delivery →

USB Power Delivery (USB PD) is a separate negotiation protocol governing how much power flows over a USB-C cable -- independent of the cable's data speed. Standard Power Range tops out at 100W (20V/5A); PD 3.1's Extended Power Range (2021) raised that ceiling to 240W (48V/5A), requiring cables with a built-in identification chip.

View full USB Power Delivery spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

8 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB Power Delivery
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 —
PD 1.0
— 2012 -- up to 60W
PD 2.0
— 2013 -- up to 100W (Standard Power Range, 20V/5A)
PD 3.1 (EPR)
— 2021 -- up to 240W (Extended Power Range, 48V/5A)
EPR Cable Requirement
— Built-in E-Marker identification chip

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