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Thunderbolt 5 doubles data speeds and power delivery over Thunderbolt 4

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Thunderbolt 5 represents a significant upgrade over Thunderbolt 4, primarily in data transfer speeds and power delivery capabilities. While both standards utilize USB-C connectors, Thunderbolt 5 doubles the bidirectional data transfer rate to 80Gbps baseline and can support up to 120Gbps in one direction, compared to Thunderbolt 4's 40Gbps. Additionally, Thunderbolt 5 introduces 240W power delivery, a substantial increase from Thunderbolt 4's 100W, benefiting high-performance devices. Despite these advancements, Thunderbolt 4 remains sufficient for most users with standard needs, while Thunderbolt 5 is targeted towards professionals like creators and gamers who handle large files and require advanced display configurations. AI

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Thunderbolt 5 doubles data speeds and power delivery over Thunderbolt 4

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Thomas Godwin) ·

    What's the difference between Thunderbolt 4 and 5?

    Thunderbolt 5 offers extremely fast data transfer and lots of power, but most devices can't take advantage of it

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