What's the difference between a USB 2.0 and a 2.5" USB feature on an external hard drive?

I'm shopping for an external hard drive and I'm not sure what the difference between these two features are. Asked by yoursooperhero 40 months ago Similar questions: difference USB feature external hard drive Computers > Hardware > Desktops & Laptops.

Similar questions: difference USB feature external hard drive.

USB 2.0 is a means of connecting your external hard drive to your computer Unless your computer is more than 5 6 years old, it has USB 2.0 and you will be able to connect them together with no problems. . There is no such thing as 2.5" USB (you have gotten something confused here).

Perhaps what this is referring to is that the internal drive bay in the external drive takes a 2.5" drive. This is usually not mentioned if you are buying a complete external HDD system. It is also possible to buy an external drive enclosure, into which you must install your own hard drive.

This is probably not what you want. Make sure the product lists a specific storage capacity (e.g. 500MB) to ensure that it contains a drive..

USB 2.0 (interface) and 2.5 inch drives (physical size of drive) USB 2.0 refers to the interface the device connects to the computer. 2.5" USB means a USB device (most likely USB 2.0) that holds 2 1/2 inch drives (laptop drives). Desktop drives are usually 3.5 inches.

Most external drives connect with USB 2.0 whether they are 2.5 or 3.5 inch drive bays.

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External hard drive that does not go to sleep.

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