| Port Colour |
Type |
Use |
| Black |
USB 2.0 |
- keyboards, mice, and other low-speed devices
- data transfer is decent, but don’t expect blazing speeds
- charging is slower compared to newer ports
|
| Blue |
USB 3.0 or 3.1 |
- designed for fast data transfer, often up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
- perfect for external hard drives, flash drives, or any device where speed matters
- provide moderate charging
|
| Teal |
USB 3.1 Gen 2 or higher |
- combine fast data transfer with higher power output
- great for devices that need both speed and a strong charge
|
| Red |
USB 3.1 Gen 2 or USB 3.2 |
- high-speed data port: up to 10 Gbps or 20 Gbps, depending on the exact standard
- "sleep-and-charge" port (can charge devices even when the computer is asleep or off)
- ideal for phones, tablets, and power-hungry gadgets
|
| Yellow |
USB 3.0 or a slower USB 2.0 |
- high-speed data port: up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.0, 480 Mbps for USB 2.0
- "sleep-and-charge" port (can charge devices even when the computer is asleep or off)
|
| White |
USB 1.1 or older |
NULL |