The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter lets you connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices — such as external hard drives and Thunderbolt docks — to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro. As a bidirectional adapter, it can also connect new Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port and macOS Sierra.
In addition, it can be used to connect Thunderbolt-enabled displays — such as the Apple Thunderbolt Display and LG Thunderbolt 2 displays — to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro. However, using this adapter with an Apple Thunderbolt Display requires a power source, because the display does not provide power through the adapter.
Note: This adapter does not support DisplayPort displays like the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays. For more information, visit the Apple Support page for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.
Technical Specifications
Colour
Compatibility
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Gen) / M1 chip, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation), iMac 27-inch (Retina 5K), iMac 21.5-inch (Retina 4K), iMac 27-inch, iMac 21.5-inch, iMac Pro, MacBook Air (M1 Chip), MacBook Air (Retina), MacBook Pro 13" (M1 Chip), MacBook Pro 13" (USB-C) 2020, MacBook Pro 13" (Touch Bar), MacBook Pro 14-inch, MacBook Pro 15" (Touch Bar), MacBook Pro 16" (2021), MacBook Pro 13" (2017), MacBook Pro 16" (2019), Mac mini (M1 chip), Mac mini, Mac Pro
Connection and Ports
- Thunderbolt 2
- Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
- USB-C
In The Box
- Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
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