- Ethernet cables are primarily used to connect computers to the Internet, via cable or DSL networks. Since Ethernet cables are specifically designed for this task, they excel in data transfer speed, reliability, and compatibility for Internet-related connectivity.
- USB cables are used to connect a wide range of devices, including computer gamepads, scanners, printers, mice, keyboards and more. The downfall of USB cables is primarily their speed, allowing a maximum data transfer rate of 12 MB/s, which is significantly lower than the potential 100 MB/s transfer rate of Ethernet cables.
- Ethernet cables have been around since 1982, while USB cables are a newer technology, and have been around since 1995.
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