The cheaper non-Pro models sport modern USB-C connectors but can only transfer files at USB 2 speeds. You’ll have to pay the premium for a Pro or Pro Max to get USB 3.2 speeds.

A USB 3.0 connection requires five conductors, and the connectors are blue in color. Backward compatibility is typically provided by including four additional conductors, as shown in the image here.

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With iPhones and many other devices now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal.

Our Plugable USBC-NVME review looks at a slim, easy, toolless USB 3.1 Gen 2 NVMe PCIe aluminum enclosure with transfer speeds of over 800MB/s.

The Micro USB connector is longer at the top and shorter at the bottom, so it can be inserted in only one direction. USB-C, on the other hand, has a flat, rounded shape.

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All USB-C connectors work with devices that support USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.1, the standards that control the speed at which data is transferred. The higher the number, the better the performance.

The second specification—PD 3.0—includes programmable power supply (PPS), a feature that allows the USB Type-C charger’s output voltage to be adjusted in increments as small as 20 mV over voltages ...

A great USB-C charger is simply the best way to top up your gadgets these days. Many of these blocks are capable of much faster speeds than older USB-A offerings, and some even come with support ...