Microsoft has detailed an upcoming Windows 11 Insider update that will enable faster USB transfer speeds on some hardware.
Microsoft is now testing support for faster USB transfers with USB4 Version 2.0 specifications in some Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature will unlock the transfer content at up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables.
Initially announced in September 2022, USB4 Gen 4 is the latest USB standard to make its way to PCs and devices. This particular standard is all about upping the speed at which transfers can be completed, with the new standard maxing out at 80 Gbps. This bandwidth is required by some higher-performance displays, as well as some USB-based hubs and docks and even some storage devices.
The standard is also backward compatible with older peripherals, so you won’t need to worry about completely replacing your setup if you don’t have devices that run off this standard just yet.
