{"id":7866,"date":"2021-07-27T08:35:58","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T08:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/mbscottsdale\/?p=7866"},"modified":"2024-02-26T12:27:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T12:27:33","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-usb-and-usb-c-ports-in-my-new-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-usb-and-usb-c-ports-in-my-new-suv\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between USB and USB-C Ports in My New SUV?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are USB-C ports better than USB ports?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transitioning from an old car to a new car can be both difficult and confusing at the same time. With so many new technology features and changes happening inside the cockpit with every new iteration of a new SUV it can be difficult for some of us to wrap our heads around some of the unfamiliar-looking buttons, knobs, and ports. One trend that has been a bit confusing for most buyers is the shift from USB to USB-C ports in their brand-new SUV. Keep reading this blog post from Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale to know what is the difference between USB and USB-C ports in your new SUV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What’s the difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The conventional USB port, also known as the USB-A port, is the traditional USB host port design. It’s the easiest to recognize because you’ve seen it everywhere. It\u2019s the horizontal rectangular port that you see on your mobile phone charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the USB-C port is the newer port type announced in 2014. It’s smaller in size and more rounded the corners and although it took a while to become mainstream, it\u2019s designed primarily to solve most of the problems and issues which were persistent in the older USB-A port.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The main differences between USB and USB-C ports are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USB Port<\/strong><\/td>USB-C Port<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bigger, horizontal port whose bottom portion is taken up by pin connectors, thus USB connector can be inserted in only one direction<\/td>Slimmer design that fits a USB-C connector no matter which direction the connector is flipped  <\/td><\/tr>
Multiple types of connectors and host connectors like mini USB, and MicroUSB<\/td>Single universal port and connector design to replace all types of USB connections at once<\/td><\/tr>
Typically slower because it does not allow high, wattage, voltage, and data transfer rates<\/td>Allows for higher wattage and voltage and higher data transfer rates than USB-A<\/td><\/tr>
Allows normal charging speeds for mobile devices<\/td>Allows fast charging for fast charging compatible mobile phones<\/td><\/tr>
Restricted to powering smaller devices like mobile phones and speakers<\/td>Can power larger devices<\/td><\/tr>
Doesn\u2019t allow higher video delivery rates and audio bit rates. Doesn’t support 4K content transmission<\/td>Supports higher video delivery rates and audio bit rates for much higher quality audio and video, including transmitting 4K content to a screen<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>Supports alternate modes allows for different adapters for specific connections like HDMI, and older types of USB connections<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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As you can see from the differences, the USB-C port has more advantages than a standard USB port. So don’t be afraid when you buy a brand-new Mercedes Benz SUV and notice the new USB-C ports for connecting your phone<\/a> or other multimedia devices to your shiny new SUV via a wired connection. It’s not just another aesthetic change to better utilize the space on the dash, there\u2019s plenty more to USB-C ports than meets the eye. And we’re sure it won\u2019t be very long when USB-C connections will replace all existing USB-A connections and older ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading our blogs for more interesting information. And if you\u2019re looking to buy a new Mercedes-Benz or servicing your Merc in Scottsdale, AZ visit Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale or contact us today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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