USB, USB-C and Thunderbolt

Why USB-C cables differ, every USB speed name decoded, Thunderbolt and USB4, charging wattage, cable lengths, hubs, docks and Lightning.

Not all USB-C cables are equal. Learn how to tell a charging cable from a data cable, what an e-marker does, and which cable your monitor needs.

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Thunderbolt 4 vs USB4 explained: bandwidth, PCIe, displays, charging and cable lengths, plus how Thunderbolt 3 and 5 compare and which cable to buy.

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USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and USB4 naming decoded: exact speeds, cable lengths, power limits, and what a drive or dock really needs.

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USB-C cables carry 60 W, 100 W or 240 W depending on the e-marker chip and USB Power Delivery. Learn which cable your phone or laptop needs.

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