USB-C vs. Thunderbolt 3: What’s the difference?

Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C are difficult to distinguish between, but here’s how the ports differ…
Tyler Lacoma for Digital Trends:Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C are frequently mentioned in the same breath, which can make understanding the difference between the two quite challenging for the average person.
By the time the USB-C port type showed up, both technologies were similar enough that Thunderbolt was designed to connect using only USB-C ports. So, we saw companies begin to add extra Thu