# USB4 Vs USB-C: What's the difference between them? - Engadget

> USB4 Vs USB-C: What's the difference between them? We're here to answer all your burning USB questions. USB naming conventions are a smidge tricky. USB 3.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2234235/usb4-vs-usbc-differences-between-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a80846d24183da08bfc3a2d)
- **Published:** 2026-08-15
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #laptops #between #difference #usb4 #engadget #answer #burning #conventions
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