Thunderbolt

This is the most common point of confusion for consumers. If the plug looks the same, why do prices vary from $10 to $300?

At its simplest, is a hardware interface standard used to connect external peripherals to a computer. However, unlike a standard USB port, Thunderbolt is not just a pipe; it is a data superhighway with multiple lanes. Thunderbolt

The first two generations of Thunderbolt utilized the Mini DisplayPort connector. Thunderbolt 1 offered two bi-directional channels of 10 Gbps, totaling 20 Gbps. This was revolutionary; it allowed users to daisy-chain multiple devices—like high-speed external hard drives and monitors—off a single port. This is the most common point of confusion for consumers