The USB Type-C connector is a reversible/symmetrical connector, so no more guessing on how to plug it in. Increased durability of up to 10,000 cycles meaning a longer life for the number of times it has the capability to be plugged in. Type-C is not just for 3.1, it will be on 2.0 and 3.0 cable and adapters also!
USB 3.1 has 2 generations coming out that you need to know about:
- USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 is what the first generation of devices being released will have. It’s similar to 3.0 SuperSpeed with the added bonuses of enhanced power delivery up to 100W, native A/V support, supports video displays up to 4K, backwards compatible and has a data transfer rate of 5Gbps. SuperSpeed & Enhanced SuperSpeed supports Gen 1 Speed.
- USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 has enhanced power delivery with 100W, native A/V support, supports video displays up to 4K, backwards compatible, and has a data transfer rate of 10Gbps. SuperSpeed Plus & Enhanced SuperSpeed supports Gen 2 Speed.