USB-C

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

• 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...

• 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, ...