Is the official USB C cables USB 3.1 or above?
Will the USB C cables sold at apple.com transfer data at the speed of USB 3.1 or above? Or are they just USB 2.0 for charging purposes?
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Hi jassiay,
We understand that you have questions regarding the performance of the USB-C charging cable. Take a look at the information and article below to answer your questions.
"It supports Thunderbolt 3 data-transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, and USB 3.1 Gen 2 data-transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. It also supports Target Disk Mode. Check the specifications of your device to determine which data-transfer standard it supports".
About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable
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