is this backward compatiable to usb 2?
1364432
I purchased this and Windows cannot start the device when it's loaded into a USB 2.0 port. Works fine in a USB 3.0 port, though. This makes me sad, because I cannot use this device with older computers. I'm considering returning it because of this.
2177423
Yes, it should work with your USB 2.0 ports. As long as it can pull enough power (sometimes front USB ports don't work as well as the rear ones)
512454
Yes, the connector is compatible. The drive will operate correctly but at USB 2.0 transfer rates.
1026491
It works with USB 2.0. I didn't notice a difference between using USB 3.0 and 2.0.
401453
Yes. All USB 3 hubs are backward compatible with USB 1 and 2. This one should work for all three.
621341
Yes, it is USB 2.0 compatible. However, data transfer rate will be much slower than with Thunderbolt or USB 3. If you are using it strictly with USB 2.0, there are cheaper alternatives.
969848
Yes. It is actually rated for USB 3.0. USB 2.0 is only a data transfer rate. 2.0 can transfer 480 Mbits/sec. USB 3.0 (which is what this is rated for) transfers up to 5 Gbits/sec!
1682601
This is USB 2.It will work with USB 3.0. I do not see any improvement in performance.
1562427
I am pretty sure it will work with USB 1 the computer I order mine for did not have a usb2 port.
1669124
Indeed it will. In addition, it will work slightly faster on a USB 2.0 port than will a regular USB 2.0 flash drive (not a big difference, but noticeable nonetheless). If you're in the market for ANY type of flash or external drive, I recommend that you buy only USB 3.0 devices. Every one that I have tried is fully backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 and, when you do finally get a computer with USB 3.0 ports, your peripherals will be ready for it.
1391188
Yes, it will work on a USB 2.0 port. It will just not be as fast as if it were connected into a USB 3.0 port.
285255
Yes it is backwards compatible I use it in USB 2.0/3.0 with no problems. Also faster in respect to other 2.0 giveaway/throw away type thumbdrives.
1013794
Yes. USB3 is backward compatible with USB2, and the USB3 cable plugs into a USB2 port in your computer.
1170261
The enclosure uses USB 3.0 which is backward compatible with USB 2.0. Your transfer speeds will suffer but it will work.
1156100
I believe it works with USB 2.0. It is a great writer for the money and I use it a great deal to archive many things to help remove big data from my drives.
933766
Yes, it works perfectly with any usb 2.0 port, it just doesn't run as fast as a 3.0
1209359
Yes, it is usb 3.0 which is backwards compatible to usb 2.0. It's a well built cable.