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USB 3 vs USB-C: What's the Difference?

USB 3 vs USB-C: What's the Difference?

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Thunderbolt 3 vs USB-C – What’s the Difference? [Easy Guide]

It seems that USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) is proactively trying to confuse the world about USB standards and their device compatibility.

If you’ve listened closely to people talk about USB (Universal Serial Bus) or done any research online, you’ve probably heard or read the terms USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, and USB Type-C.

But did you know that USB 3.0 and USB Type-C are two very different things? In this guide, we’ll explain the difference between the two and answer the question of which USB type you should use and why.