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  • Apple Mac Mini (M4, 2024)

    Apple · Desktop · 2024

    Apple’s completely redesigned Mac Mini drops USB-A entirely in favor of an all-USB-C layout with three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the rear and two USB-C ports on the front. HDMI 2.1 on the back supports displays up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz without any adapter needed. A front-facing headphone jack with high-impedance…

  • Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)

    Apple · Desktop · 2023

    Apple’s tower workstation offers six Thunderbolt 4 ports split between two on top for quick access and four on the rear, each delivering up to 40 Gb/s for high-bandwidth peripherals and displays. Dual HDMI 2.1 outputs can each drive an 8K display at 60Hz or a 4K display at up to 240Hz. Two 10 Gigabit…

  • Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max/Ultra, 2023)

    Apple · Desktop · 2023

    This compact pro desktop puts most of its connectivity on the rear: four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The front adds an SDXC UHS-II card reader and two USB-C ports — and here’s the catch buyers miss: on the M2 Max those front ports run at USB 3.2 Gen…

  • Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

    Apple · Desktop · 2025

    Apple’s 2025 Mac Studio with M3 Ultra is the most port-dense Mac shipping, anchored by six Thunderbolt 5 ports rated up to 120Gb/s — two on the front, four on the back. The rear panel adds two USB-A (5Gb/s) ports, a single HDMI 2.1 output, a 10 Gigabit Ethernet jack, and a 3.5 mm headphone…

  • Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)

    Apple · Desktop · 2025

    Apple’s compact desktop powerhouse packs four Thunderbolt 5 ports on the rear delivering up to 120 Gb/s bandwidth each, triple the speed of Thunderbolt 4. Two front USB-C ports handle quick peripheral connections at 10 Gb/s alongside an SDXC UHS-II card slot for fast media imports. HDMI 2.1 on the rear drives a display up…

  • Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)

    Apple · Laptop · 2023

    Apple’s 14-inch Pro delivers three Thunderbolt 4 ports at 40Gbps each, plus HDMI 2.1 and SD card slot—no dongles needed for most workflows. The 140W charging brick is the fastest in the lineup, and you can charge through any TB4 port simultaneously with external displays. All three TB4 ports support daisy-chaining, so one cable handles…

  • Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 2024)

    Apple · Laptop · 2024

    Apple’s 14″ pro laptop with the M4 Pro chip is the first MacBook to ship with Thunderbolt 5, delivering up to 120Gbps of bandwidth across all three USB-C ports. Charging is handled by either MagSafe 3 (preferred, magnetic) or any of the three Thunderbolt 5 ports via USB-C PD. The dedicated HDMI 2.1 port supports…

  • Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 2026)

    Apple · Laptop · 2026

    The M5 Pro refresh of the 14-inch MacBook Pro steps up to Thunderbolt 5, tripling peak bandwidth to 120 Gb/s for fast external SSDs and multi-monitor docks. It keeps the familiar layout: three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, a full HDMI 2.1 port good for 8K output, an SDXC card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.…

  • Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025)

    Apple · Laptop · 2025

    Apple’s entry 14-inch Pro laptop pairs the M5 chip with a compact but capable port set for creative work on the go. It carries three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports rated at 40 Gb/s, a full HDMI 2.1 port that drives up to 8K at 60Hz, an SDXC slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack tuned for…

  • Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

    Apple · Laptop · 2024

    Apple’s 16″ flagship laptop pairs the M4 Max chip with three Thunderbolt 5 ports, each delivering up to 120Gbps of symmetric bandwidth. Charging tops out at 140W via the included MagSafe 3 cable, and the dedicated HDMI 2.1 port can drive an 8K@60Hz or 4K@240Hz display. With M4 Max you can connect up to four…

  • Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

    Apple · Laptop · 2026

    Apple’s biggest and fastest MacBook Pro pairs the M5 Max chip with Thunderbolt 5, so its three USB-C ports each reach up to 120 Gb/s for the most demanding external storage and docking setups. Alongside them sit a full HDMI 2.1 port capable of 8K output, an SDXC card slot for camera imports, and a…

  • Apple Pro Display XDR (2019)

    Apple · Monitor · 2019

    Apple’s 32-inch 6K reference display is built for professional video and photo work — Thunderbolt 3 carries the 6016×3384 signal and delivers up to 96W of charging back to the host Mac. Three downstream USB-C ports run at USB 2.0 only, so they’re for low-bandwidth peripherals, not external storage. Like the Studio Display, there is…

  • Apple Studio Display (2022)

    Apple · Monitor · 2022

    Apple’s 27-inch 5K Retina display connects to a host Mac through a single Thunderbolt 3 port that delivers up to 96W of charging — enough to run any MacBook Pro through the same cable that drives the panel. Three downstream USB-C ports run at 10Gbps for accessories, drives, and Ethernet adapters. There is no HDMI…

  • Apple Studio Display 27″ 5K (2022)

    Apple · Monitor · 2022

    Apple’s studio-grade display pairs a single HDMI 2.1 input with three USB-C downstream connectors supporting Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps per port. The 27-inch 5K panel refreshes at 60Hz through that lone HDMI 2.1 connection, leaving zero USB adapters needed for video. One USB-C acts as pure Thunderbolt 3 passthrough for daisy-chaining, while the other two…

  • Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012)

    Apple · Streaming Device · 2012

    Apple’s 2012 Apple TV outputs 720p or 1080p over a full-size HDMI 1.4 port and is one of the last models to include an optical TOSLINK digital audio output for older receivers. Unlike the streaming sticks of its era it has a wired 10/100 Ethernet jack alongside Wi-Fi, plus a built-in power supply that uses…

  • Apple TV 4K (1st Gen / 2017)

    Apple · Streaming Device · 2017

    Apple’s first 4K-capable TV box outputs through a single HDMI 2.0a port at 18Gbps, supporting 4K@60Hz and Dolby Vision for streaming content. The Gigabit Ethernet port provides rock-solid connectivity for streaming apps without Wi-Fi reliance. Here’s every port and the cables you’ll need.

  • Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen / 2021)

    Apple · Streaming Device · 2021

    Apple’s 2nd-gen 4K TV box retains HDMI 2.0 at 18Gbps for 4K@60Hz streaming with Dolby Vision and Atmos passthrough, plus improved Gigabit Ethernet for faster app loading. The single USB-C port handles charging only—not external storage—and the optical TOSLINK output routes audio to compatible receivers without HDMI interference. This generation added Thread mesh networking support…

  • Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen / 2022) Wi-Fi

    Apple · Streaming Device · 2022

    Apple’s latest 4K TV box brings HDMI 2.1 support with full 48Gbps FRL bandwidth for future higher-refresh content, staying at 4K@60Hz for current streaming services. The Gigabit Ethernet port is optional on this Wi-Fi model, handling fast app streaming and HomeKit hub duties without Wi-Fi congestion. The USB-C port is charging-only with no external storage.…

  • Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen / 2022) Wi-Fi + Ethernet

    Apple · Streaming Device · 2022

    Apple’s latest 4K TV box brings HDMI 2.1 support with full 48Gbps FRL bandwidth for future higher-refresh content, staying at 4K@60Hz for current streaming services. This Ethernet model adds wired LAN stability for rock-solid streaming without Wi-Fi interference, making it the ultimate hub for reliable HomeKit and content delivery. The USB-C port is charging-only. Here’s…

  • Apple TV 4K 3rd Gen (2022)

    Apple · Streaming Device · 2022

    Apple’s current flagship streaming box supports 4K HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio through its HDMI 2.1 port. Despite being labeled HDMI 2.1, the actual bandwidth is limited to 18 Gbps — meaning no 4K@120Hz or VRR support. The Wi-Fi + Ethernet model (A2843) adds wired Gigabit networking and a Thread smart…

  • Apple TV HD (Gen 4 / 2015)

    Apple · Streaming Device · 2015

    Apple’s budget-conscious streaming box outputs through a single HDMI 1.4 connector at 10Gbps, supporting 1080p streaming and basic 4K passthrough without Full Range capability. The Gigabit Ethernet port is the real standout for this segment—fast app loading and reliable HomeKit hub stability without Wi-Fi congestion creating bottlenecks. The USB-C charging connector is service-only, so external…

  • ASRock DeskMini X600 (2024)

    ASRock · Desktop · 2024

    ASRock’s AM5 barebone mini PC keeps things classic with a triple-display rear panel: HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@120Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 and even a legacy VGA (D-Sub) output for older monitors and projectors. Connectivity is built around USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) — a front USB-C and three USB-A ports — plus a single 2.5Gb Ethernet…

  • Astro A50 X Gen 2 (2024)

    Astro / Logitech · Gaming Headset · 2024

    Logitech G’s Astro A50 X is the only wireless gaming headset on the market with a full HDMI 2.1 base station: three HDMI 2.1 ports (two inputs for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, one output to the TV) deliver 4K@120Hz with VRR, ALLM, and HDR passthrough alongside switchable audio between consoles and PC. Three USB-C…

  • ASUS NUC 14 Performance (2024)

    ASUS · Desktop · 2024

    ASUS’s high-end NUC pairs a Core Ultra 9 185H with an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU in a 2.4-litre chassis. Rear I/O leads with one HDMI 2.1 FRL, two DisplayPort 1.4a, and a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1 alt mode. Four USB-A 10Gbps ports (two front, two rear) plus two rear USB-A 2.0 cover peripherals,…

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