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What’s the Difference Between USB-C vs Thunderbolt 3?

Posted: November 22, 2022

Categories: Miscellaneous - Tech Takes, Accessories - Tech Takes

Tags: usb c, thunderbolt 4, docks, docking station

Author: HP Online Store

Thunderbolt is a relatively new technology that launched in 2011 through a development collaboration between Intel and Apple. Initially, Thunderbolt was only compatible with Apple’s MacBook Pro, but Thunderbolt 3 universalized the technology and made it compatible with USB-C.

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thunderbolt 4

What’s the Difference Between USB-C vs Thunderbolt 3?