Apple has implemented the USB-C port on all iPhone 15 models. The new type of connector higher data transfer speed and is capable of charging the battery of other iPhone and Android devices. One of the best new features this year but many users are confused and don’t know Differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt ports. In this article we will try to explain what characterizes each connector.

• USB-C and Thunderbolt: all the differences
  • USB-C
  • Lightening
  • Main differences
• Ports for every Apple device model
  • USB3
  • Lightning 3
  • Lightning/USB4
  • Lightning 4

USB-C and Thunderbolt: all the differences

iPhone 15 Now Has a USB-C Port

Both USB-C port and Thunderbolt port two universal ports They are available on all kinds of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers.

The main difference between USB-C port and Thunderbolt port is Thunderbolt provides 40 Gbps speedsIt’s up to four times faster than a USB-C port (10Gbps).

USB-C

USB-C with the 2014 3.1 specification is an industry standard. 24 pin connector It data and power transfer.

The current version of USB-C is USB4 and is capable of performing the functions of other connectors. USB-A, USB-B, HDMI and 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Lightening

The Thunderbolt port was created collaboratively in 2011. Intel and Apple. Thunderbolt adds more functionality to cables and connectors than USB-C.

Combine signals PCI Express And DisplayPort. Thunderbolt 1 and 2 use the DisplayPort connector, while Thunderbolt 3 and 4 use the USB-C connector.

Main differences

One of the key differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt is this: Thunderbolt is faster than USB-C and hence the best option for data transfer.

Thunderbolt can also provide: more energybut is not required for most charging applications. It’s easy to confuse both ports when using the same USB-C connector, but Thunderbolt faster speeds and delivers more information.

Data transfer speed of second-generation USB-C (USB 3.1) port 10GbpsThe data transfer rate of the Thunderbolt 4 port is 40Gbps.

Ports for every Apple device model

The list we’ve included below details what type of ports each Apple device has:

USB3

• Macbook Retina 12″ 2015
• Macbook Retina 12″ 2016
• Macbook Retina 12″ 2017
• iMac 24″ 2021
• Mac Studio 2022
• Mac Studio 2023

Lightning 3

• Macbook Pro 13″ 2016
• Macbook Pro 15″ 2016
• iMac2017
• iMac Pro 2017
• MacBook Air Retina 13″ 2018
• macmini 2018
• Mac Pro 2019
• Pro Display XDR 2019
• iPad Pro 11″ 2021
• iPad Pro 12.9″ 2021
• Studio Release 2022

Lightning/USB4

• M1 MacBook Air M1 2020
• MacBook Pro 13″ 2020
• Macmini M1 2020
• iMac 24″ 2021
• MacBook Air M2 2022
• MacBook Pro 13″ M2 2022
• MacBook Air 15″ M2 2023

Lightning 4

• MacBook Pro 14″ 2021
• MacBook Pro 16″ 2021
• Mac Studio 2022
• macmini 2023
• Mac Pro 2023
• Macbook Pro 14″ 2023
• Macbook Pro 16″ 2023