What is the difference between USB Type 2.0, Type 3.0, and Type 3.1 cables?

The main difference lies in data transfer speeds:
• USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps
• USB 3.0: up to 5 Gbps
• USB 3.1: up to 10 Gbps

This affects file transfer speeds but has little impact on charging performance.