For the iPhone users who are still not aware, will be thrilled to know that Apple has launched its very own thunderbolt cable type C. You can easily buy the Apple thunderbolt cable type C from any Apple store near by, you can even get it online from the official Apple website. This cable is more than just a simple accessory, you can easily transfer data with this thunderbolt cable. In this article I will be talking about all its specifications and the difference between thunderbolt and USB-C which many of them got confused with. Let’s get started!
What is thunderbolt cable? Everything you need to know
We all are aware of the USB-C type cable, but what about thunderbolt cable. Well, Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4portshave the same appearance as USB-C ports, so it can be a little confusing but we will get to the differentiate part afterwards. Think of Thunderbolt as a supercharged version of USB-C. You can connect a USB-C device to a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port on your computer, and it will work just fine.
Thunderbolt 4 is like theflash when it comes to transferring data. It can move data at a whopping 40Gbps, which is twice as fast as the fastest USB-C ports we have today. It’s also four times quicker than the old Thunderbolt version.
Thunderbolt does not work with just data transferring but it also has a speciality in connecting devices. Let’s say you have an external hard drive. With Thunderbolt, you can send and receive data to and from that hard drive at lightning speed. But Thunderbolt doesn’t stop there. If your computer has a Thunderbolt port, you only need one cable to make it do many things. For example, you can use just one cable to power up your device and send a ton of information, like the stuff needed for really clear videos on big monitors.
Appledecided to go with Thunderbolt 3 early on, and now Thunderbolt 4 is everywhere in their latest Macs and even the iPad Pro. Thunderbolt 4 isn’t just limited to Apple devices. You can find it on some newer Windows laptops with intel chips, and even on certain external hard drives as well.
What is the difference between thunderbolt and USB-C?
Thunderbolt and USB-C both have similarities, there are changes but it kinda look just like each other having normal USB port. For example, Apple’s mac laptops have up to four Thunderbolt ports, but there’s no sign or name on them. You’re just supposed to know they’re Thunderbolt ports. Other gadgets have the same thing as well.Sometimes, gadgets have both USB-C and Thunderbolt ports. You might spot them by looking for USB and lightning bolt symbols.
There are many devices that support both types of cables and you can use either. But there is difference. Thunderbolt connectors transfer data much faster than USB-C. If you’re connecting a USB-C cable to a Thunderbolt port or a Thunderbolt cable to a USB-C port, speed will default to the less powerful standard of USB-C.
Both Thunderbolt and USB-C have the same 24-pin connector too, so the only way to visually tell the difference between Thunderbolt and USB-C is by identifying the trademark lightning symbol near the port or cable connector.
What is the transfer speed of thunderbolt and USB-C?
Mac lightning port – 480Mbps
USB 3.1 Gen 1 – 5Gbps
USB 3.1 Gen 2 – 10Gbps
USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 – 20Gbps
Thunderbolt 3 & 4 – 40Gbps
What is the difference between Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4?
Both Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 share the same USB-C connectors and the 40 Gbps data transfer speed. Thunderbolt 4, however, sets higher standards for certification. It supports dual 4K displays or a single 8K display, doubles the PCI Express data rate, and enables the computer to wake up through touch input.
Until next time, with another topic. Till then, Toodles.