

External Graphics, Storage, and PCIe Enclosures Also connect multiple devices into a Thunderbolt™ hub or dock that can be plugged into a Thunderbolt™ computer to consolidate all accessories into a single connection. Data, power, and video signals can flow from the computer and down the chain into five additional accessories. Daisy Chains, Hubs, and DocksĬonnect multiple Thunderbolt™ devices together in a daisy chain.

Compared to the variable speeds of USB4, this requirement ensures that connections are always delivering peak file transfer speeds to support productivity, gaming, and content creation. The Thunderbolt™ 4 standard requires a total bandwidth of 40 Gbps, which it dynamically allocates between data and video for all devices on a single connection.

Power, Data Transfer, and Video Display in One Productivity, content creation, and gaming applications can all benefit from Thunderbolt™ 4 technology with cleaner workspaces and more bandwidth to support more accessories. Thunderbolt™ 4 offers distinct advantages over USB-C with a more flexible and expansive set of capabilities.
