Passive Thunderbolt cables are almost always fully compatible with USB 3.1 Type-C peripherals, but the data rate deteriorates at longer distances, typically halving Thunderbolt 3 throughput to ...

The main determinate of a USB’s data transfer speed is the USB standard it supports. For example, a cable that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 is capable of data transfer speeds up to a maximum 10Gbps.

USB 2.0 debuted with a maximum data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps, a generational improvement over USB 1.0 and 1.1. While the advertised speeds aren't fancy, you can reliably use thumb drives or ...

Best Picks Best USB-C and Thunderbolt charging cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac The best USB-C to USB-C and Thunderbolt cables By Simon Jary Contributor, Macworld JAN 1, 2025 3:37 am PST Image: Foundry ...

Where this topic can get a bit confusing is that some USB Type-C ports, cables, and devices are capable of more than just what the USB spec allows. That's because – starting with Thunderbolt 3 ...