USB Connection Information – Mac Menu Bar App
⚡️ Instantly See How Your USB Devices Are Really Performing
Ever bought a fast new drive, only to wonder why it’s transferring files like it’s 2006?
That happened to me—and the culprit was a USB-C cable that looked fine, but was only negotiating USB 2.0 speeds. Same shape, drastically slower performance.
I built USB Connection Information to save myself from this frustration—and now it can save you too.
🧰 What It Does
USB Connection Information is a lightweight, privacy-respecting Mac menu bar app that gives you real-time details about your USB devices:
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USB Version & Speed Instantly see if your connection is using USB 2.0, 3.0, 3.1 Gen 2, or higher—and at what negotiated speed.
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Device Details View manufacturer name, vendor ID, product ID, and serial number.
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Power Information Check the current power draw and the maximum wattage supported by the port.
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Plug & Go Just plug in a USB device and glance at the menu bar—no more digging through System Information.
🎯 Why You’ll Want This
- Debug slow external drives and accessories
- Identify cheap or mislabeled cables
- Quickly understand your setup without opening hidden panels
- Works great for devs, IT, content creators, and hardware nerds
✅ Requirements
- macOS 13.0 or later
- Apple Silicon and Intel supported
- Built in Swift with native system APIs
🚀 Available Now
USB Connection Information is available on the Mac App Store. No subscriptions. Just simple insight into your Mac’s USB connections.