However, Intel's Thunderbolt 5 offers tighter certification. If a device says "Thunderbolt 5," you know exactly what you are getting: 80Gbps, 240W power, and dual 8K displays.

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: One cable can charge your laptop, output to two 4K monitors, and transfer massive files at the same time.

One important drawback of Thunderbolt is security. Because Thunderbolt provides direct PCIe access, it is functionally equivalent to opening your computer's case and soldering a device to the motherboard.

Unlike standard USB ports, Thunderbolt ports provide a "superhighway" for data by supporting multiple protocols simultaneously, including and PCI Express (PCIe) .