[linuxdude314]

Absurd comparison. It’s completely irrational to compare computer hardware is if it’s just some tool.

If you don’t need the bandwidth, good for you. The rest of us choose modernity and nice things like, USB-C hard drives, network adapters, etc…

USB-A is not a connector, it’s a whole spec. You can’t get the same performance out of that connector as you can a USB-C connector.

[Tijdreiziger]

You can push 10 Gbps over USB-A connectors with USB3.

[necovek]

I haven't seen a USB-A port implementation that exceeds 10Gbps (3.2, was it?).

I just assumed there aren't enough lines/pins in a USB-A connector for it to work.

A quick search gives me https://www.tomshardware.com/news/usb-3-2-explained which supports that experience (USB-A is not listed under 20Gbps).

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I'm perfectly fine with higher bandwidth connectors, but don't force it on the majority of users who do not need the modernity and nice things. Have Type-C as a dedicated high bandwidth connector and don't force me to use it on my devices that don't need the high bandwidth.