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They made USB so confusing !!

The USB-C port is just the physical connector and should carry 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps just fine but as you stated, the newer Macs have a combined USB-C/Thunderbolt port. So in order to get the highest possible speed you have to buy an actual Thunderbolt cable. But I don't think this is necessary for the USB-C to Ethernet adapter. A high quality USB-C cable rated for USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Gen 2 should do. A Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable would be rated for faster speeds but might cost a bit more. A Thunderbolt cable will have the bolt of lightning logo on it.

They made USB so confusing!

The chart is a little old as it doesn't show Thunderbolt 4 and it will get even more confusing moving forward as USB makes more progress.



Edits: 09/26/24 09/26/24

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