Side-by-Side Comparison
USB
Mini-USB vs. USB Power Delivery
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Mini-USB
USB Power Delivery
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.
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.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Pin Count
|
5 | — |
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Standard Base Dimensions
|
~7 x 3 mm | — |
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Deprecated
|
May 2007 | — |
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Typical Devices
|
Digital cameras, MP3 players, PSP | — |
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PD 1.0
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— | 2012 -- up to 60W |
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PD 2.0
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— | 2013 -- up to 100W (Standard Power Range, 20V/5A) |
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PD 3.1 (EPR)
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— | 2021 -- up to 240W (Extended Power Range, 48V/5A) |
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EPR Cable Requirement
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— | Built-in E-Marker identification chip |
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