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USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 are confusing and varying standards housed in a small symmetrical connection known as the USB-C connector. Lisa Gade explains USB-C 3.1 Gen. 1, USB-C Gen. 2 and Thunderbolt 3 (both 2 and 4 lane). USB-C is common on Android phones and tablets and even newer high end laptops- and it’s laptops where thing get confusing- which standard is supported? Can I connect a 4K monitor? Can I charge my laptop via USB-C? What can I do with Thunderbolt 3? What about those really cheap Thunderbolt 3 enclosures compared to the Razer Core? Watch this video to learn more.
USB-C Gen 1 & Gen 2 support: USB-C docks and via adapter USB-C to Ethernet, DisplayPort (4K @60Hz), HDMI, USB-A. Most dual core Ultrabooks can be charged via USB-C.
Thunderbolt 3 adds support for Thunderbolt 3 docks, Thunderbolt 3 external HDDs/SSDs/RAID arrays, external graphics amplifiers like the Razer Core and external PCIe card enclosures.