• Thunderbolt is not just for monitors

    Posted on March 10, 2025 at 02:44 CDT by • Comment in the Forums

    BEN’S WORKSHOP

    Ben Myers

    By Ben Myers

    When will Windows computer makers embrace Thunderbolt?

    This is not an idle question, but the answers are quite complicated, involving three different evolving industry standards: Thunderbolt, USB, and DisplayPort. Today’s Thunderbolt 5 offers the possibility of simplified and very fast connections for all manner of devices, not just monitors.

    The Thunderbolt 5 aggregate data transfer rate is up to 120 gigabits per second in both directions, providing single data channels faster than USB and in the ballpark of the speeds inside a computer.

    Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (22.10.0, 2025-03-10).

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