7 Big Benefits of USB-C

faster data transfer speeds: up to 40 Gbps compared to Lightning’s 480 Mbps.

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USB-C cables handling much higher wattages than Lightning cables.

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All USB-C connectors work with devices that support USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.1

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The higher the number, the better the performance.

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With USB 3.0, the maximum rate you can transfer data is 5 gigabits per second.

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USB 3.1, it’s twice that—10 Gbps.

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The maximum is 240 watts—more than enough to charge most laptops.

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Bonus Features the USB-C ports on new MacBook Pros double as Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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