USB4 is the latest version of USB connector technology, which provides faster data transfer and superior connectivity. USB4 not only provides better port utilization, but also thanks to its USB-C connector, it also provides data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps and 100 watts of power. This means you can transfer the largest files in seconds and charge your devices at lightning speed.
As an advanced interface standard, USB4 is designed with wide compatibility and ease of use in mind. Therefore, USB4 also has good support in terms of operating systems.
Supported operating systems
The USB4 interface mainly supports the following operating systems:
Windows:
Since some versions of Windows 11, especially updated versions like Windows 11 24H2, USB4 and its advanced features such as high-speed data transfer and Thunderbolt protocol have been or will be fully supported.
Note: The specific support may vary depending on the Windows version and update status.
macOS:
macOS system has always had good support for interface standards such as USB and Thunderbolt. As USB4 becomes more popular, macOS will continue to be updated to support the advanced features of USB4.
Apple devices, such as MacBook Pro, are already equipped with USB4 interfaces and provide full support for USB4.
Linux:
As an open source operating system, Linux's kernel and drivers usually provide quick support for new hardware and interface standards. Therefore, as the USB4 interface becomes more popular, the Linux system will also support USB4 by updating the kernel and drivers.
However, the specific support may depend on the Linux distribution and kernel version.
Notes
. Although USB4 is supported in multiple operating systems, the specific support level and features may vary depending on factors such as operating system version, hardware manufacturer and driver.
. When using the USB4 interface, users should ensure that the operating system, drivers and hardware devices are up to date for optimal performance and compatibility.
. For some specific advanced features, such as Thunderbolt protocol support, additional hardware and software support may be required to achieve.
The USB4 interface is well supported in multiple operating systems such as Windows, macOS and Linux. However, specific support may vary due to various factors, and users need to pay attention to relevant compatibility issues and system requirements when using it.
