Identify the features supported by your Type-C Port and its specification
Type C Port Identifier
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, does not support video output function, the theoretical maximum transfer rate can reach 5 Gb/s.
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, does not support video output function, the theoretical maximum transfer rate can reach 10 Gb/s.
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, does not support video output function, the theoretical maximum transfer rate can reach 20 Gb/s.
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C/DP, with video output function (Display Port), and the theoretical maximum transfer rate can reach 10 Gb/s.
If there is a lightning bolt identifier next to the Type-C port, it means that the interface supports Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4. In addition to data transmission (theoretically up to 40 Gb/s), it can also be connected to an external display through a video link cable.
MSI notebook GE / Creator / Summit / Prestige / Modern series all contain integrated Thunderbolt.
If there is a "plug" identifier next to the Type-C interface, it means that Thunderbolt and Power Delivery(up to 100W) are both supported.
Note: Since both Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 utilize Type-C interface, the equipped Thunderbolt version may vary by notebook model. You can refer to below guide on how to verify the actual version of Thunderbolt came equipped with the notebook on MSI official website.
Check whether the notebook supports Thunderbolt
1. Click on the search icon at the upper right-hand corner of the MSI Official page and type in your notebook model in the search box and hit enter to begin searching.
2. Click on "Specification".
3. Thunderbolt is supported and its version number can be found on the page next to Type-C Port.
For more details about Type-C and Thunderbolt, please refer to:
[Instruction Guide] Advantages and types of Type-C
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