1、Is Thunderbolt 5 the same as USB-C？
No, Thunderbolt 5 is not the same as USB-C. It simply uses the USB-C connector to offer additional capabilities like increased data transfer speeds.
2、Can I use a USB-C cable for Thunderbolt 5？
No, you cannot use any regular USB-C cable for Thunderbolt 5. You’ll need a specific Thunderbolt 5-capable connector, typically marked with a lightning symbol.
3、How does Thunderbolt 5 compare to HDMI？
Thunderbolt 5 is a multiple-use interface as it can carry display, power, and data over a single cable. HDMI, meanwhile, can only carry a single video stream.
4、Does Thunderbolt 5 support DisplayPort？
Yes, Thunderbolt 5 supports DisplayPort 2.1.
5、Can I charge my laptop with Thunderbolt 5？
Yes, the previous gen Thunderbolt 4 already offered 100W of power but the latest Thunderbolt 5 takes that up to 240W with a mini-mum of 140W.
