Do you know the difference between Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, and USB-C 3.1 Gen 1?
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USB-C and Thunderbolt 3: Here's everything you need to know - CNET
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Do you know the difference between Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, and USB-C 3.1 Gen 1?
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Examined: Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 gen 2 on the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
This USB-C multiport adapter with HDMI® turns your MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, or other USB-C™ laptops into a workstation, anywhere you go. The USB Type-C
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USB C Multiport Adapter - 10Gbps USB Type-C Mini Dock with 4K 30Hz HDMI - 100W Power Delivery Passthrough - 3-Port USB Hub, GbE - USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
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Hybrid USB-C USB-A Dock - Triple 4K 60Hz - USB-C Docking Stations, Universal Laptop Docking Stations
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USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable - 100W Power Delivery - 10Gbps - DP Alt Mode
USB 3.1 GEN 2 STANDARD: Since the cable complies with the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard, super high-speed data transmission is supported (maximum 10Gbp/s).
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6inch USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable w/Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
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Compared: USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C - what you need to know
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Thunderbolt vs. USB-C: What's the Difference?
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USB 3.2 explained: Making sense of current and confusing USB standards - CNET
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What's the Difference Between USB 3.1 Gen 1, Gen 2 and USB 3.2? - Kingston Technology