https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/USB-C-USB-3-1-and-Transfer-Rates/m-p/1968764#M5331 USB 3.1 is a new USB standard.&nbsp;USB 3‘s theoretical bandwidth is 5 Gbps, while USB 3.1’s is 10 Gbps. That’s double the bandwidth—as fast as a first-generation Thunderbolt connector. USB Type-C isn’t the same thing as USB 3.1, though.&nbsp;<DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>USB Type-C is just a connector shape, and the underlying technology could just be USB 2 or USB 3.0. In fact, Nokia’s N1 Android tablet uses a USB Type-C connector, but underneath it’s all USB 2.0—not even USB 3.0.&nbsp;However, these technologies are closely related. When buying devices, you’ll just need to keep your eye on the details and make sure you’re buying devices (and cables) that support USB 3.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;</DIV> Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:16:13 GMT Girishankar 2019-07-30T12:16:13Z https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/USB-C-USB-3-1-and-Transfer-Rates/m-p/1968764#M5331 USB 3.1 is a new USB standard.&nbsp;USB 3‘s theoretical bandwidth is 5 Gbps, while USB 3.1’s is 10 Gbps. That’s double the bandwidth—as fast as a first-generation Thunderbolt connector. USB Type-C isn’t the same thing as USB 3.1, though.&nbsp;<DIV><BR /></DIV><DIV>USB Type-C is just a connector shape, and the underlying technology could just be USB 2 or USB 3.0. In fact, Nokia’s N1 Android tablet uses a USB Type-C connector, but underneath it’s all USB 2.0—not even USB 3.0.&nbsp;However, these technologies are closely related. When buying devices, you’ll just need to keep your eye on the details and make sure you’re buying devices (and cables) that support USB 3.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;</DIV> Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:16:13 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/USB-C-USB-3-1-and-Transfer-Rates/m-p/1968764#M5331 Girishankar 2019-07-30T12:16:13Z