When it comes to USB-C vs. USB 3, here are the key differences: USB-C tells you the shape and hardware capabilities of the cable connector; USB 3 tells you the data transfer protocol and speeds of the cable. They work together to help you transfer information quickly.

Here's what else you need to know.

The easiest way to understand the differences between USB-C and USB 3 is that one describes the connector (USB-C) and the other describes the data transfer technology (USB 3).

USB-C is the latest generation of USB connectors that offer a reversible plug that you can insert into your device without having to insert it the wrong way. USB-C can also provide more power to devices.