USB4 differs from USB 3.2 in that it can operate at 40Gbps; however, that max theoretical transfer rate is optional. At a minimum, USB4 requires 20Gbps, just like USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.

Thunderbolt 4 and (most) USB4 support the latest USB PD 3.1 standard that allows for maximum charging of 240W compared to USB PD 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3’s 100W.

OWC's new Express 4M2 enclosure gives creative pros USB4 performance, smart cooling, and flexible RAID options in a compact, ...

USB4 was announced in March 2019, with a rough outline of its features and capabilities, and since then we’ve gotten a few USB4-powered devices like docking stations and high data transfer cables.

USB4 Version 2.0 was announced ahead of USB DevDays scheduled for November 2022. The new spec version brings some exciting changes to USB-C connectivity.

Thunderbolt 3 USB4; Universal USB-C port – Required speed for cables up to 2 meters in length: 120 Gbps (1-way) 80 Gbps (bi-directional) 40 Gbps – 20 Gbps: Accessories with up to 4 Thunderbolt ...

Silicon Motion’s SM2324 chip could enable fast, compact USB4 SSDs up to 32TB, though pricing, thermal demands, and NAND costs may limit mainstream adoption.

USB4 Interoperability with Thunderbolt™ 3 (TBT3) Systems September 29, 2022 One of the key goals for USB4 is to retain compatibility with the existing ecosystem of USB3.2, USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt ...

Adata advertises sequential read speeds of up to 3.8GB/s and write speeds reaching 3.7GB/s with ... the SE920 is backward compatible with USB 3.2 and 2.0, but its USB-C USB4 connection also ...

With the latest public update, Windows 11 has gained support for USB4 connections at 80Gbps, also known as USB4 2.0. The upgrade comes with OS builds 22621.3235 ...

The Express 1M2 is designed with a focus on performance, delivering real-world speeds of up to 3151MB/s (when used with most Macs and PCs from 2020 onwards) and supporting USB4, USB 3.2, USB 2, as ...

The first version of USB4 was detailed in 2019, offering a data throughput of 40 Gbps, which was double that of the previous USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Three years on and that speed is about to double again.