There are
two types of
USB 3.1: There's a Gen1 and a
Gen2, and they offer different data transfer speeds. Both
USB 3.0 and
USB 3.1 Gen1 can transfer data at speeds up to 5.0 Gbps (8b/10b encoding), whereas
USB 3.1 Gen2 can transfer data at speeds up to 10 Gbps (128b/132b encoding).
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While the ports look the same, the technologies have a number of key differences between Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, and USB-C 3.1 Gen 1. The problem is that the port and cable connectors for all three technologies look the same, and the only difference is the labeling (or, on some devices, the lack thereof).Feb 10, 2020
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The USB Type-C connector can potentially provide up to 100 watts of power, so you can use it to power and charge cell phones, laptops, and tablets, as well. Whether or not your port or device can be powered is determined by the logo.
