By PURPLELEC | 31 October 2024 | 0 Comments
What types of USB ports does the MacBook Pro support?
The types of USB ports supported by MacBook Pro may vary depending on the specific model and year. Here is a summary of the types of USB ports equipped on MacBook Pro:
1. USB-C/Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB4
New MacBook Pros from 2016 and later are mainly equipped with USB-C interfaces. These interfaces may support Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 protocols, as well as USB4 protocols, depending on the model and year.
Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 interfaces provide high-speed data transfer (up to 40Gbps), powerful power delivery (up to 100W), and the ability to connect to multiple peripherals.
USB4 interfaces also provide high-speed data transfer and versatility, and are an upgraded version of USB-C interfaces.
2. USB-A
USB-A interfaces can usually be found in MacBook Pro models before 2016.
USB-A interfaces are traditional rectangular interfaces that are widely used to connect various USB devices.
However, with the popularity of USB-C interfaces, newer MacBook Pro models have gradually phased out USB-A interfaces. But users can still connect USB-A devices by using adapters or docking stations.
In order to connect USB devices to MacBook Pro, users need to identify the type of USB ports on the MacBook Pro and choose the correct cable or adapter. If the device uses traditional USB (USB-A) and the MacBook Pro only has USB-C or Thunderbolt interfaces, you need a USB-C to USB-A adapter. If the device also supports USB-C, you can directly use a USB-C to USB-C cable.
In addition, users can also connect many types of external USB devices to MacBook Pro, such as external hard drives, thumb drives (USB drives), flash memory cards (memory card readers), peripherals (such as mice, keyboards, and printers), etc. These devices can be connected to MacBook Pro through different USB ports and cables, thereby expanding its functionality and connectivity.
In general, MacBook Pro provides multiple types of USB port options to meet the needs and connection scenarios of different users. Users can choose the appropriate USB port and connection scheme according to their devices and needs.
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