TYPE-C VS MICRO USB

MICRO USB VS USB C(TYPE-C)

Both micro USB and USB C are very popular USB connectors in the market.Many people become confused about the difference between micro USB an USB C.

Nowadays, micro USB and USB C technologies are widely used in a variety of devices such as computers, phones, storage devices, etc. So it is to discuss the differrence between MICRO USB AND USB C.

MICRO USB

Micro USB is a relatively old USB standard specified connector which appeared in 2007.The USB is designed to connect some mobile and compact devices lke MP3 players, smartphones, digital cameras,etc.

TYPE –C

USB C (also known as USB Type-C) is a connector system designed with a 24-pin group. The two-fold rotational symmetrical design (both horizontally and vertically) is the most distinct feature. It is a new interface that was introduced in 2014 .

Nowadays, USB Type-C is widely found on hosts and all kinds of devices from external hard drives to smartphone charging cables .USB C looks slightly bigger than the MICRO USB. You can plug USB C in any way without worry about which side is up.

MAJOR DIFFERENCES-

DATA TRANSFER SPEED -

Since USB TYPE C makes full use of the USB 3.1 and USB 3.0 technology, its data speed can be from 5Gbps to 10Gps.

A standard micro USB data transfer speed is up to 480Mbps .A flat-shaped micro USB cable that supports USB 3.0 standards,its transfer speed can be upto 5Gbps.

CHARGING SPEED –

USB Type-C is faster than the micro USB connector. Besides, the USB Type-C provides a higher power supply than micro USB.Type-C port can be used to input or output power,while micro USB can only input power.

USB Type-C port has a fast charging speed for phones starts from 18 Watts to 65 Watt and also more in next upgrades.Charge Laptops with a maximum of 100 Watts also..

DURABILITY –    

REVERSIBILITY-

USB Type-C enables you to plug in the cable slide right no matter what orientation you choose. It is easy to plug in your devices.

VERSATILITY- 

USB Type-C is used to charge and transfer data like micro USB.It has many new options such as MTP file transfer, PTP photo transfer, MIDI input, etc.

FUTURE TREND- 

More and more devices, especially Android phones, are choosing the USB Type-C port. To get compatible with the newer phones, USB Type C is a better choice than the micro USB port.

COMPATIBILITY -

 Micro USB was designed to make the devices slimmer so that you can connect it to the computers and hubs. However, micro USB has an obvious limitation on the plug-in method that you can only plug it right. If you plug it improperly, it won’t work.

Type-C USB ports. The biggest advantage is the “one-size-fits-all” design that enables you to use it on those common gadgets and peripherals.You can use it on smartphones, cameras, game controllers, printers, and HDMI.

PRICE-

 Since USB Type C is a relatively new technology, it is common that you need to pay more money on Type C than micro USB According to the price we surveyed on Amazon,the price of most micro USB cables ranges from Rs. 200 to 700 .USB Type-C ranges from 500 and more above.

MICRO USB VS USB C. WHICH IS BETTER?

Although micro USB is more affordable than Type C, the fact is that their prices are not much different. Compared with those outstanding performance of Type C, its price almost can be ignored.
Today more and more devices are designed with Type C port, which is an important reason to choose it.It is highly recommended that you switch from micro USB to USB C.

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