Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — compared

Thunderbolt 5 is set to make a splash in 2024, and Apple is likely to adopt the connection standard at some point in the future. Here’s what has changed in Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4.

Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — USB Type-C continues to be used.
Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — USB Type-C continues to be used.

As a connectivity technology, Thunderbolt is deeply associated with Apple, due to its usage in Macs and then, later, the iPad Pro. Many of its products now support Thunderbolt 4, with it providing massive amounts of bandwidth for data transfers, as well as handling charging and even video duties.

Just like many other standards in the tech world, Thunderbolt is iteratively upgraded over time with new features. While the world is on Thunderbolt 4 for the moment, Thunderbolt 5 is on the way, and promises to make big changes to what it can offer to users.

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