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The thing about USB4 that I really don't like is that it's got a bunch of optional parts in the standard (including the TB3 compatibility).

Right now, the best way to guarantee a cable works with basically all the USB4 standards is to purchase a certified TB3 cable.

Any ole USB-C cable may support anything from USB 2.0 speeds to TB 4 speeds. It's sort of a crap shoot. The same is true for a USB4 controller.



Yeah, and I've noticed that they seem a lot more fragile than previous generations of USB cables. Recently failed to flash a phone until I switched cables ... they were identical, but the failing one had been in my bag for a good while and probably suffered from wear & tear.




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