Ten times faster than standard USB 2.0, USB 3.0 ports allow for up to 5Gbps transfer speeds. The seven data transfer ports eliminate the need to switch between devices and don't require drivers for Mac OS X, Linux, Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, or XP. USB 2.0/1.1 is backward compatible, and the connected device's settings determine the actual transmission speed.