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I am considering a configuration external device that is Thunderbolt3 (TB3).

I have read that TB3 and USB-C cables are interchangable.

As I understand that TB3 cable can "work" thru a USB-C port, I am curious if a TB3 device will work to a USB-C port on my PC?

Help or advice is requested.

BTW: I've just discovered one problem that many may also been not understanding. I have always read of backward compatibility of USB devices: Never knew of cabling incompatibility that leads to device-system peformance. (I must now find and label all of my USB cables)

Edit:

• It appears that you can connect a USB-C cabled device(s) to a Thunderbolt port and it will work.

• It appears that a Thunderbolt device WILL NOT OPERATE on a USB-C port. Edit: This appears to NOT be entirely accurate (see next post).

Additional Info:

• A USB-C port as well as a Thunderbolt port can work with "switch/hub units" allowing multiple devices to connect to a single port.

Edit: Title change

There are some externals coming onto the market which are BOTH Thunderbolt as well as USB-C. Watch this video for testing such a unit.

More info as we march into our future.
FYI

Today, this is announced: Thunderbolt4+USB4 in one.

USB4 units are available for our use. More PCs in 2021 will begin shipping with these ports, starting NOW!

Users MUST now become knowledgible in 4 important things

• unit selection

• cable selection

• PC port abilities

• Hub abilities

if expectations in behavior and performance are to be met.

Daunting!

Talked to a friend recently.
“Well?” said I, “you probably use these USB 3.2 ports with might and main?”
“Do I have them?!?” says he, “I don't even have a flash drive of that standard. I was just in the regional center... And bought a motherboard for the occasion.”
So it goes

Some detailed USB4 information is:

• Here1

• Here2

FYI

Early rollout started. Prices should plummel by summer.

Remember 4 requirements for ANY USB use.