USB hardware, specifically USB device or host controller, must meet the electrical and mechanical requirements of USB-IF in order to receive Windows Certification. USB-IF certification covers more in-depth testing of USB devices and host controllers and ensures a high-quality implementation.

To qualify for the right to display the certified USB logo in conjunction with a product, the product must pass USB-IF compliance testing for product quality.

Certified USB sticks are typically tested on a wide range of PC configurations and OS versions. Specially built for high-speed random read/write as well as sequential read/write operations. Usually guaranteed for use with Windows To Go by the manufacturer and durability is high.

The peripherals certification program ensures that USB peripherals such as headsets, speakerphones, webcams, and monitors, offer rich audio or video quality. Certified devices work out of the box (plug & play) with no additional configuration required, and offer call control with Skype for Business and Lync clients.

The peripherals certification program ensures USB peripherals (such as headsets, speakerphones, webcams, and monitors) offer rich audio or video quality. Certified devices work (plug & play) with no extra configuration required, and offer call control with Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business.