*Some Thunderbolt 4 ports may have degraded performance.
USB4 represents a major update to deliver the next generation of USB architecture enabling the highest USB bandwidth available and extending USB Type-C performance. Based on the Thunderbolt protocol specification contributed by the Intel Corporation, USB4 doubles the maximum aggregate bandwidth of USB and enables multiple simultaneous data and display protocols.
BEST USE CASE:
Ultra-High speed data transfers (Up to 40Gb/s).
Super Fast charging (Up to 240W).
Extend/Mirror video to external display as a primary or secondary display (Up to 8K at 60Hz).
Android Auto
BEST USED WITH:
USB4/Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports on MacBook, iPad, and PCs for power, data, and video transfer
USB-C port charging bricks
USB-C ports in cars
USB-C port portable chargers
COMPATIBILITY: This cable is universally compatible with every USB-C port device. It packs a smart controller that can automatically detect the connected devices' current and available data flow.
To take full advantage of its Ultra-high bandwidth, connect a compatible device that can offer an equal or similar throughput for data and power transfer.
Listed are some of the prime examples of supported devices with Audio, Video, Data, and
Power transfers:
MacBook Pro (includes: M1, M2, Intel), MacBook Air (M1, M2)
Mac Mini (M1, M2, Intel), Mac Studio
iPad Pro (Extend to secondary display up to 6K with M1 (or higher) & iPadOS 16 (or up) )
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Dex
Laptops & Desktops with USB-C (Power only with port not supporting Display Alt Mode)
KVMs
External SSD drives
Cars with USB-C Android Auto
RECOMMENDED EXTERNAL DISPLAY:
Samsung M8 Smart Monitor (32" 4K)
Apple Studio Display (27" 5K)
What does a transfer speed of 40Gbps mean?
It means the cable has a bandwidth powerful enough to provide transfer speeds up to 40Gbps; Transfer speed is ultimately controlled by the connected source and destination device which may be limited depending on available hardware.