USB-IF introduces a simplified labeling system that indicates data transfer speeds and power capacities directly on devices and cables. It replaces complex technical terms such as “USB4 v2” with clear indicators such as “USB 80Gbps”.
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rolled out a new logo system that drops complicated jargon in favor of straightforward labels focused on speed, focused on speed. Rather than relying on technical terms like “USB4 v2,” the new system displays transfer rates front and center, so you’ll see devices labeled “USB 80Gbps” or “USB 40Gbps”
This clearer approach also applies to cables, which now highlight both transfer speeds and power supply. Cables complying with the latest standards can boast charging capacities of up to 240W, perfect for powering heavier installations such as multi-device charging stations.
This development comes after years of confusion, including when USB 3.2 debuted in 2017 with terms like “Gen 2×2” and “SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps.” Along with previous designations like USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), Gen 2 (10Gbps) and Gen 2×2 (20Gbps), it was difficult for consumers to understand what specs they were actually getting.
-Laptop makers could soon get in on the act, too. Dell, for example, is reportedly considering adopting these simpler port labels for its products. The hope is that users no longer have to dig through datasheets or read the fine print to figure out what cable or device they need.
For example, here is a USB4 cable labeled “USB 80Gbps”: Chenlenic USB4 Cable.
Translator: Ninh Ngoc Duy – Editorial Assistant – 478695 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2008
