What is USB 4.0?
USB 4.0 is described as the next generation of USB. Announced in 2019, it promises to provide significantly faster transfer speeds, better port usage, and the ability to provide tunneling of display ports and PCIe to external devices.
Benefits Of USB 4.0
40 Gbps Maximum Speed
USB 4 supports DisplayPort 2.0 which can support 8K resolution at 60 Hz with HDR10 color
Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices Better Resource Allocation for Video, PCle
USB 4.0 vs USB Type-C
USB 4.0 is more about data transfer speed and functionality whereas USB Type-C is about the physical design of the connector. To put it simply, USB 4.0 is the latest version of USB that is being housed within a USB-C cable.
PCs Using USB 4.0
• Apple M1 powered iMac
• M1 powered MacBooks & Mac Mini
Laptops with Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake
