So you can choose the right one
Thunderbolt 3 vs USB-C – What’s the Difference? [Easy Guide]
Are you buying a new laptop or USB peripheral and are you confused by all the different ports? USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB4, USB Type-C, Thunderbolt and many other types of ports can confuse anyone. They can even be difficult to tell apart since there are so many USB cable types. That said, if you are buying a new MacBook Pro or Windows PC, the Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connectors are the ones you should be focusing on.
In this article, we'll explain the key differences between Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C (USB-C for short), so you can make the right choice for your device.
The Thunderbolt interface was co-developed by Intel and Apple. Initially, only the MacBook Pro supported it, but Thunderbolt 3 was made compatible with USB-C. That’s why the USB-C port looks exactly like the Thunderbolt 3 port. In essence, Thunderbolt 3 is a USB-C connector on steroids.
