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Meanwhile, the USB-IF also has logos for the maximum charging speed – in the case of USB4 version 2.0, i.e. 240 watts. Thunderbolt 5 does not have this; only 140 watts are guaranteed.

In contrast, USB4 cables display the classic USB logo and are marked with a 20 or 40 designation to indicate their performance capabilities. Display support is another area where Thunderbolt 4 excels.