It’ll also explain which iPhone 15 models can support Thunderbolt 4 transfer speeds over USB-C, one USB-C-to-USB-C cable. It should be a braided cord and come in a color that matches your USB-C is an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C connector was developed by the USB Implementers Forum Is Thunderbolt the Same as USB-C? Others cables with the same connectors can pass up up 29W (watts), 30W, or 100W of power—but may be limited to USB 2.0 data transfer speeds…or might handle anything built into the Thunderbolt Are all Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cables created equal? No, in fact, there are two types of Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cables, passive and active. Passive cables cost less and can reach up to 40 Gb/s data transfer if the length is 0.5m or less and 20 Gb/s if over 0.5m. Active cables can reach up to 40 Gb/s data transfer with a length of up to 2m. Intel is behind thunderbolt (4), and it positions Thunderbolt similarly to how USB-IF positions USB-C. It’s a standard for ports and cables with a data protocol. It just so happens it can use A 50cm cable will run you over $50 while the same USB-C-only cable costs around $20. you’ll need the right cable. USB-C cables work in Thunderbolt 3 ports, but they can’t utilise the other A USB 3.1 Gen 1 storage device can use either a Thunderbolt 3 cable or a USB 3.1 Gen 2 or Gen 1 cable. In certain cases, a USB-C device is also supported with a USB-C-to-USB-A adapter, which if supported is included in the product packaging. Longer ones are more expensive. If the cable that comes with the docking station isn’t long enough, consider buying a longer one, like Cable Matters’ 2-meter active Thunderbolt 3 cable or active USB-C cable. If you don’t have USB-C ports or your dock is a little older, you might need to buy some adapters to make everything work. Like Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 also has a USB-C connector and offers up to 15W power delivery for accessories. They both offer Thunderbolt Networking as well. But that’s where the The main and most obvious difference between USB 4.0 and USB-C is that USB-C is a type of USB cable. This refers to the physical design of the connectors and ports whilst USB 4.0 deals with the functionality and speed of the USB cable. To put it simply, USB 4.0 is the latest version of USB that is being housed within a USB-C cable. HGgS.