# Thunderbolt
> Thunderbolt is a high-speed connection standard that can carry data, display, and power through USB-C-shaped ports.
Topics: Computing, Connectivity
Difficulty: Getting technical
Aliases: Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
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Thunderbolt is a high-speed connection standard that can carry data, display, and power through USB-C-shaped ports. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.