Transfer files via USB-C between two laptops or PCs.
Transfer files via USB-C between two laptops or PCs.
Hi Everyone, I have two USB-C female to USB-A male adapters. Can files be shared between two laptops or PCs using a USB-C port?
The USB protocol isn't compatible with this. You might consider sharing a folder on the network and distributing it that way.
With Thunderbolt 3 support on that particular USB-C port, files can be transferred.
Thunderbolt operates on a completely different standard and doesn’t allow straightforward file transfers. Each USB port contains a tiny component to recognize itself, which helps the system manage connections. Without these signals, both devices would struggle to understand how to interact since there’s no guidance during setup.
Not confirmed yet. Both machines need NVMe SSDs connected via M.2 PCI-e ports; otherwise speeds will hit around 500Mbps because of SATA limits. Just note that connection rate doesn’t always mean fast transfers.
This detail refers to a laptop specification where USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-C) supports data transfer speeds up to 5GB per second. It explains the maximum bandwidth available for connecting devices.
Indicates the presence of a USB port featuring a Type-C connector with a potential maximum speed of 5 gigabits per second, though real-world performance is typically lower because of protocol overhead. This results in approximately 450 MB/s under optimal conditions. Nevertheless, this speed does not guarantee file transfers can be made.