How does Thunderbolt™compare to other connection types?
Type |
Transfer Rate |
Power |
Application |
Number
of Devices |
Cable Length
Limit |
Thunderbolt™ |
10 Gbps |
10 Watts |
Video and Peripherals |
7 devices |
3 meters (copper) |
USB 3.0 |
4.5 Gbps |
4.5 Watts |
Peripherals |
127 devices |
5 meters |
USB 2.0 |
480 Mbps |
2.5 Watts |
Peripherals |
127 devices |
5 meters |
Firewire |
800 Mbps |
45 Watts |
Peripherals |
63 devices |
4.5 meters |
eSATA |
6 Gbps |
None |
External Hard Drives |
1 device per port |
2 meters
|