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Review on πŸš€ Enhanced Thunderbolt Compatibility for Alienware Chromebook with JSAUX by Tyler Cooley

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Not all USB-C cables are created equal

This Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C to USB-C) cable transmits data at up to 40 Gbps and can take your computer or tablet with you charge up to 100W, 5A. It's compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 2 (5 or 10 gigabytes), so it can handle anything you throw at it. It is backwards compatible with all USB standards (USB 1.0 and 2.0) and is also Display Port compatible for external monitors up to 4K. Shaped like a tank, this cable has a smart chip inside that understands what function it is supposed to perform and acts as a traffic cop managing the exchange of data. When connected to a smart hub, it can work in multiple ways simultaneously, transferring high-speed data and UHD monitors while charging your device. The USB-C cable that came with my iPad Pro only worked as a charging cable and USB 2.0 device. You'll notice much faster data transfer speeds when moving photos or backing them up to external SSD devices. Pay a little more and you'll get faster transfer rates powered by USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt 3.

Pros
  • Great for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Not sure