can a usb 3.0 port plug into 2.0 port

[JonDHayes]

I'd like to buy an anker usb hub, but they only sell usb 3.0 ports. My problem is that my iMac only has usb 2.0 ports. Does anybody know if a 3.0 hub can be plugged into a usb 2.0 port. I expect that it won't run at the usb 3.0 speeds, but if it does, it would be nice to know.

 

[Bear]

I'd like to buy an anker usb hub, but they only sell usb 3.0 ports. My problem is that my iMac only has usb 2.0 ports. Does anybody know if a 3.0 hub can be plugged into a usb 2.0 port. I expect that it won't run at the usb 3.0 speeds, but if it does, it would be nice to know.

Yes, it should work.

 

[yjchua95]

I'd like to buy an anker usb hub, but they only sell usb 3.0 ports. My problem is that my iMac only has usb 2.0 ports. Does anybody know if a 3.0 hub can be plugged into a usb 2.0 port. I expect that it won't run at the usb 3.0 speeds, but if it does, it would be nice to know.

Of course it'll work, but it'll just run at USB2.0 speeds.

 

[dmrowley]

The end going into your computer/hub is the same. The end going to the USB3 device is different... I have this Anker USB3 hub

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DVHV7TW/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and it works great. Except it doesn't charge an iPad...

 

[rankinmikee]

Of course it'll work, but it'll just run at USB2.0 speeds.

This!
Don't go for the cheapest as they - in my experience - are unstable and lose connection very easily. Nothing more dangerous than unexpected "your hard drive was not ejected properly" warnings! That could wipe all your data!