Create a tech giveaway that everyone will put to use! The eco-friendly Austin USB Flash Drive features an activity indicator light. Among the improvements, USB 3.0 features a new transfer mode that can transfer data at a rate much faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. USB 3.0 connectors are easily distinguishable from their 2.0 counterparts by the blue color-coding of the ports. To realize the benefits of USB 3.0, you must have 3.0 ports on the device you’re plugging into. USB 3.0 drives are backwards compatible to 2.0 ports, however only 2.0 transfer speeds can be achieved.