Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and networking standards compared, with theoretical versus practical limits called out.
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Connectivity & Networking
Thunderbolt 4 vs Thunderbolt 5: Specifications Compared
Thunderbolt 4 versus Thunderbolt 5
40 Gbps versus 80 Gbps bidirectional with Bandwidth Boost up to 120 Gbps, from Intel's pages.
Verdict: TB5 doubles bandwidth; most users are well served by TB4 today.
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