2024-03-30 19:09:52
Evolution in the world of laptops is marked by innovations that make our devices faster, lighter and more versatile. Among these advances, Thunderbolt connectivity stands out, offering fast transfer speeds and great versatility. With Thunderbolt 4 now the standard, let’s find out what the real benefits of this type of port are and why your new laptop should include at least one.
What is Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt connectivity is a revolutionary technology jointly developed by Intel and Apple, first released in 2011. It combines multiple connection types into a single compact port, providing a versatile and powerful solution for data transfer, video output and power supply through a single cable. Over the years, Thunderbolt has evolved through several generations, each significantly increasing speed and capabilities over the last.
At the moment we are at the standard Thunderbolt 4, which allows users to benefit from all the features of Thunderbolt 3, but with improved specifications and stricter certification requirements. This includes a 40 Gb/s bandwidth, support for dual 4K displays or a single 8K display, charging at up to 100W, and the ability to connect to docks and devices with up to four Thunderbolt ports. Additionally, Thunderbolt 4 ensures compatibility with previous Thunderbolt standards as well as USB4, ensuring broad compatibility with a multitude of devices and accessories.
The main advantages of laptops with Thunderbolt port
One of the main advantages of Thunderbolt ports is their ability to transfer data at high speeds. As stated above, Thunderbolt 4 offers transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s, which is approximately four times faster than USB 3.1. This speed allows you to move large files, like 4K videos or huge photo libraries, in seconds.
Thunderbolt ports also support connecting multiple screens to a single port without sacrificing image quality. This is particularly useful for creative professionals, such as graphic designers, video editors, or software developers who can benefit from an expanded workspace across multiple monitors.
One of the big pluses of the Thunderbolt port is also in the data transfer and power via a single cable, thereby simplifying plugging and unplugging the laptop. This feature is ideal for users who travel often and want to minimize the number of cables and adapters to carry. Moreover, a Thunderbolt port can accommodate a wide range of devices, including docking stations, external audio interfaces and high-performance external storage solutions.
Finally, for users requiring additional graphics capabilities, Thunderbolt allows connecting to external GPUs (eGPU). This is particularly useful for gaming, 3D modeling and video rendering, providing unprecedented flexibility in terms of upgrading a laptop’s graphics power.
The latest laptops with Thunderbolt 4 port
Asus Vivobook 17 S1704VA-BX292W Argent
17″ TN 1600 * 900, Core 5 120U, Intel Iris Xe, SSD 500 Go, 2,1 Kg
It is a large comfortable 17-inch format that theAsus VivoBook 17 S1704VA-BX292Wrelatively thin and light inexpensive laptop PC with an elegant silver design equipped with a recent Intel Raptor Lake Refresh hybrid processor…
Asus Vivobook 17 S1704VA-AU337W Argent
17″ IPS 1920 * 1080 (Full HD), Core 5 120U, Intel Iris Xe, SSD 1 To, 2,1 Kg
Equipped with a recent Core 5 120U hybrid Intel Raptor Lake Refresh processor, the versatile laptop PC Asus Vivobook 17 S1704VA-AU337W relatively thin and light with a 17-inch anti-glare IPS Full HD screen, it performs well in everyday use, modest gaming and t…
HP Pavilion Plus 14-ew1001nf Bleu – 2.8K OLED 120Hz
14″ OLED 2880 * 1800 (Retina), Core Ultra 5 125H, Intel ARC, SSD 500 Go, 1,4 Kg
Original with its blue design, the multimedia laptop HP Pavilion Plus 14-ew1001nf High Definition High Fidelity easy to transport benefits from a 14-inch 2.8K OLED DCI-P3 16/10th screen at a frequency of 120Hz which…
MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo A1MG-009FR Noir – OLED 2.8K
13″ OLED 2880 * 1800 (Retina), Core Ultra 5 125H, Intel ARC, SSD 1 To, 1,0 Kg
Equipped with a High Definition High Fidelity screen MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo A1MG-009FR is a very thin and light multimedia portable PC weighing less than 1 kg with a battery life of 10 hours equipped with a 13-inch 16/10…
Asus Vivobook 17 S1704VA-AU339W Argent
17″ IPS 1920 * 1080 (Full HD), Core 7 150U, Intel Iris Xe, SSD 500 Go, 2,1 Kg
Relatively thin and light for a versatile 17-inch laptop, theAsus VivoBook 17 S1704VA-AU339W with Full HD anti-glare IPS screen is based on 16 GB of RAM as well as a recent Core 7 150U Intel Raptor Lake Refresh hybrid processor…
MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo A1MG-007FR Noir – OLED 2.8K
13″ OLED 2880 * 1800 (Retina), Core Ultra 7 155H, Intel ARC, SSD 1 To, 1,0 Kg
Very light with its weight of 990 grams, the versatile High Definition High Fidelity multimedia portable PCMSI Prestige 13 AI Evo A1MG-007FR nomad with 10 hours of battery life offers a 2-factor biometric authentication solution (fingerprint reader + infrared webcam for facial recognition), Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and…
MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo A1MG-006FR Noir – OLED 2.8K, RAM 32 Go
13″ OLED 2880 * 1800 (Retina), Core Ultra 7 155H, Intel ARC, SSD 1 To, 1,0 Kg
Less than 1 kg for the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo A1MG-007FRHigh Fidelity High Definition multimedia laptop PC with a large amount of 32 GB RAM and the latest generation Meteor Lake hybrid processor Core Ultra 7 155H &ag…
MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1VFK-011FR Noir – RTX 4060, 144Hz
15″ IPS 1920 * 1080 (Full HD), Core Ultra 7 155H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, SSD 500 Go, 2,0 Kg
Lightweight, creative gaming laptop MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1VFK-011FR is based on a latest generation Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H hybrid processor with Intel Arc graphics and 16 GB of high-performance RAM which accelerates processing…
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