The new Element 5 Hub differentiates itself from Kensington and Cable Matters’ Thunderbolt 5 docks with a much smaller design ...

In contrast, USB4 cables display the classic USB logo and are marked with a 20 or 40 designation to indicate their performance capabilities. Display support is another area where Thunderbolt 4 excels.

Meanwhile, the USB-IF also has logos for the maximum charging speed – in the case of USB4 version 2.0, i.e. 240 watts. Thunderbolt 5 does not have this; only 140 watts are guaranteed.

cables, and devices are capable of more than just what the USB spec allows. That's because -- starting with Thunderbolt 3 -- Intel's Thunderbolt standard, which previously used a Mini DisplayPort ...

These cables have the same USB-C connection, however, so they will still work just at slower speeds. The OWC Thunderbolt cables are available now at the OWC site. Roman is a Macworld Senior Editor ...

OWC has introduced two new active optical USB4 cables offering extended lengths and high-speed connectivity at more competitive prices than Apple's only long Thunderbolt 4 cable offering.

Featuring universal USB-C connectivity and optical fiber technology, it eliminates the 2-meter distance limit of traditional copper-based Thunderbolt and USB4 cables so devices can be placed ...