Does a 2012 iMac have USB-C ports?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
No it only has USB 3.0 ports.
No it only has USB 3.0 ports.
When talking about using a external hard drive, is the only positive about using USB-C the speed?
Yes, unless you consider the port shape better. :)
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While USB-C is faster than USB 3.0, both are plenty fast enough for external spinning hard drives and 2.5” SSDs.
Check out > https://www.startech.com/faq/usb-3-1-port-capabilities
Yes. :)
2012 iMac and USB-C ports
