When the USB 2.0 first came out in the market years ago people welcomed it with open arms. It is an excellent way to connect devices to your computer. These days you’ll find most items that need to be connected to a computer make use of a USB. With the arrival of the newer and more expensive USB 3.0 many people want know why they should make the switch. 

1.       Speed- obviously one edge that this newer USB model has is faster speed. If you don’t enjoy waiting for file transfers to finish then this is for you. Actual tests have shown that the USB 3.0 can cut down transfer processes by half the time. This is beneficial for those who transfer large amounts of data.

2.       Compatibility- if you’re on a 2.0 port you can still make use of a USB 3.0. Of course you won’t be maximizing the speed but you will not need to change any hardware. Also, it won’t affect or destroy your computer in any way.

3.       Separate Lanes- this USB model has five different lanes for processing. Two of these will be used solely for transmitting data. Specifically one will be for uploads and one for downloads. This will allow the USB 3.0 to read and write at the same time.

4.       Its Eco Friendly- earlier versions of the USB tended to eat up a lot of battery life and power. This newer one will use up less power. You will be able to save on energy with this.