What is the difference between Thunderbolt™ 3 and MSI Super port? 1. The icon printed on my USB type-C port is MSI Super port, what is the difference between Thunderbolt™ 3 and MSI Super port? 2. How do I recognize Thunderbolt™ 3 port and USB type-C 3.1 port?
LastUpdate : Tue, 10 May 2016
Answer
1. MSI Super port can get full Thunderbolt™ 3 features by updating Firmware, and has the exactly the same function as Thunderbolt™ 3 after firmware update. There would be no difference after update Firmware.
2. Thunderbolt port is marked as a lightning icon while USB 3.1 doesn’t.
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