Why are monitors with USB-C more expensive than those without?

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I've been shopping around for a new monitor and noticed something weird โ€” the ones with USB-C are always more expensive, even when everything else is basically the same. Same size, same resolution, same refresh rate, same panel typeโ€ฆ but add a USB-C port and suddenly the price jumps.

Is there actually something expensive about adding USB-C, or is it just a convenience tax? Kinda feels like weโ€™re paying extra just because it's a newer port.

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