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Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4: Everything you need to know

Get ready for a major speed boost

This is still faster than many other devices can receive or transmit data, so already Thunderbolt 4 isn't always the bottleneck slowing down connections between a laptop and external drive or eGPU. (Image credit: Intel)The third major upgrade that comes with Thunderbolt 5 is a boost in the power levels which can be transmitted through the cable. Even if you do, you'll probably have to wait until at least mid-2025 to start seeing a lot of exciting Thunderbolt 5 devices hitting the market at affordable prices.

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