Windows
Linux
Hardware & Drivers
PCI/USB
Windows Device Manager USB devices equivalent in Linux
Lists connected USB devices.
Windows
→
Device Manager USB devices
Linux equivalents
lsusb
lsusb
lsusb
Overview
What this command does
Lists connected USB devices.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List USB devices
Lists connected USB devices.
lsusb
List USB devices
lsusb --help
Show command help when supported
man lsusb
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
lsusb
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: Device Manager USB devices
lsusbReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
lsusb | List USB devices |
lsusb --help | Show command help when supported |
man lsusb | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt package: usbutils | lsusb |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf package: usbutils | lsusb |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman package: usbutils | lsusb |
Same command on this distribution. |
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