Thunderbolt 5: A Quantum Leap in Speed and Capability

2025-01-10

Thunderbolt 5 has arrived in 2024, bringing a significant performance boost to laptops and monitors. Compared to Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5 boasts double the bandwidth (up to 120 Gbps), supports up to 8K displays, and offers up to 240W of charging power. This translates to faster file transfers, support for more powerful external GPUs and AI accelerators, and superior display capabilities. While Thunderbolt 5 ports and cables look similar to Thunderbolt 4, the performance gains are substantial. If you demand top-tier performance, Thunderbolt 5 is worth considering, but its current adoption is still limited, and prices are relatively high.

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