USB-C

USB-C: The Versatile Connectivity Standard

USB-C (previously called USB Type C) is a universal connection standard that’s designed to replace all the cables and connectors in use today. USB-C was first released in 2014 and has quickly become the standard for charging, data transfer, and video output on an industry-wide variety of devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, and accessories.

Being a reversible design is one of its draws, removing the headaches and annoyances that have come with prior USB types in which users had a 50/50 chance of connecting their cable in the proper orientation. USB-C is capable of high-speed data transfer speeds, with features that can go up to 40 Gbps in Thunderbolt 3 and 4 specifications for fast large file transfers and smooth multimedia streaming.

On top of that, USB-C can output up to 100W of power, making it appropriate for charging laptops (and smartphones and other high-powered devices). It also supports a variety of protocols including HDMI, DisplayPort and Ethernet (often via an adapter or integrated port), so it really is an all-in-one connectivity option.

As we can tell, USB-C is making some big changes across the board in tech design and its user experience that should be admired because it UNIVERSAL (designed to work with so many products), FAST (up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate much better than older style of USB connections) AND FLEXIBLE AS EVER.