What a blue USB port really means - and the surprising truth about all the colors

Blue: Supporting USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology and above, blue ports identify a device capable of fast data transfer: up to 5 Gbps (that's 5,000 Mbps) -- a significant jump from previous generations.
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Here's what I tell people about the difference between USB 4 and USB-C

USB-C is a compact, reversible connector type that supports a range of data speeds and power capabilities. USB 4 is primarily a speed specification, supporting anywhere between 20 and 120Gbps ...

4 devices you never want to plug into the wrong USB port

Serious media professionals tend to prefer SSDs with Thunderbolt 4 or 5, which can deliver speeds between 40 and 120Gbps. If ...

What Does It Mean When A USB Port Is Purple?

USB ports come in a range of different colors, including purple, which could be the USB 3.1 standard or Huawei's proprietary ...