USB-C

Built to be one connection for everything, learn more about what USB-C is ready to offer.

• What does the letter C refer to in Type-C? What Types are used by my other devices (e.g., computer, printer, phone, etc.)?

  The C refers to the connector style. Type-A connectors are the traditional rectangular plugs that we're all familiar with. Type-B is an older device-side connector, which is often used by printers, sc...

• What connectors will USB 3.1 use?

  USB 3.1 features are supported by USB-C connectors. USB-C connectors are backwards compatible to 3.0 and 2.0 but 3.1 is only available with a USB-C connector....

• What are some key features and benefits of USB-C?

  The ability to use a single cable for data transfers, to deliver video to a display, and power delivery are the key features of USB 3.1 Type-C. This allows it to be used to daisy chain multiple device...

• Was Type-C created to minimize breakages?

  No, it was created to be a universal platform that’s easy to use with a reversible design and the ability to use just one cable type for all your devices and functions....

• How much faster is USB-C compared to previous generations of USB, to SATA, and to Thunderbolt™?

  USB-C Performance Comparison: A Comprehensive Speed Analysis USB-C vs. Previous USB Generations USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C): 10Gbps USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1: 5 Gbps (2x improvement) USB 2.0: 480 Mbps (20x  improv...

• Being a new standard, will USB-C cables be expensive?

  Not at Monoprice! Monoprice is the leader in high quality, yet affordable cables....

• Are there devices on the market that incorporate this technology?

  As of April 2016 the following are out: Notebooks (Apple MacBook, Google Chromebook Pixel, Asus Transformer book T100HA), Tablets (Nokia N1, Asus ZenPad S8), Smartphone (Letv Le Superphone, OnePlus2, ...