Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

Name: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
Price: 49.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.5 (204 reviews)

$49.00
2.5 out of 5 stars

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Overview

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.

What’s in the Box

Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

Tech Specs

Thunderbolt 2

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)

USB-C

2.5 Average

2 out of 5 stars
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Problems with chained displays, waking up from sleep / restarts

This adapter does NOT duplicate the functionality of the Thunderbolt ports on MacBook Airs and legacy MacBook Pros when daisy-chaining accessories together. For This adapter does NOT duplicate the functionality of the Thunderbolt ports on MacBook Airs and legacy MacBook Pros when daisy-chaining accessories together. For example, I have a external hard drive chained to a DisplayPort monitor. On my old MacBook Air, the two would be recognized right away. I could wake up my computer from sleep (clamshell shut, hooked to external monitor and keyboard / mouse) and the hard drive would spin up and the monitor would turn on. With my new MacBook Pro and this adapter, however, waking up the computer from sleep, with the exact same connections, and the hard drive turns on but the monitor doesn't. If I open the lid of the laptop, then magically both displays will start working. Similarly, if I try to restart the computer in clamshell mode when the monitor is recognized and working (again, daisy-chained to the hard drive), upon being restart the monitor isn't recognized. If I try to open the lid of the laptop, then the MacBook Pro's own display won't even turn on, making me have to restart it. In short, this adapter doesn't work unless you have the most basic Thunderbolt setup. Don't expect anything daisy-chained to work. Don't expect restarts to work. Don't expect waking up from sleep to have your plugged-in accessories to work the same as when you put your computer to sleep.
- Written by Josh H from Washington
- Nov 7, 2016
451 of 519 people found this useful
Is this review useful?Problems with chained displays, waking up from sleep / restarts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thunderbolt Display

Just brought this home to use on my new late-2016 MacBook Pro 13. This adaptor allowed me to use my Thunderbolt display. Very happy!
- Written by Gregory H from San Diego
- Oct 30, 2016
292 of 372 people found this useful
Is this review useful?Thunderbolt Display
1.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work with my Dell P2715Q 4k on mini-displayport

Tried multiple mode (SST, MST Seconday) neither is working. it just does not detect my display at all. worthless for 2016 MacBook Pro. returning tomorrow.
- Written by Gonghua D from Mason
- Nov 17, 2016
375 of 607 people found this useful
Is this review useful?Doesn't work with my Dell P2715Q 4k on mini-displayport

1.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't work even though Apple support says everything is the correct setup.

Very frustrated. I have been using my 2011 iMac as a backup to my mid-2015 MBP as well as a secondary monitor for a couple of years. Purchased a brand new 2018 Very frustrated. I have been using my 2011 iMac as a backup to my mid-2015 MBP as well as a secondary monitor for a couple of years. Purchased a brand new 2018 13" MBP with touchbar. Bought this expensive adapter to continue to run the iMac as a secondary monitor. IT DOESN'T WORK. Spent 30min on the phone with support who confirmed it should work (set up was correct). All I get is a black screen (my MBP recognizes a second display in settings but nothing but black on the iMac). I absolutely need a second screen for work. I have spent way to much time searching support, googling, and now researching new monitors. Thanks Apple.
- Written by Kirsten G from Philadelphia
- Aug 13, 2018
Is this review useful?Didn't work even though Apple support says everything is the correct setup.
1.0 out of 5 stars
useless

I guess I should have heeded the other reviews that said this thing does not work. Indeed it does not. I bought this to connect a usb-c external drive to my iMa I guess I should have heeded the other reviews that said this thing does not work. Indeed it does not. I bought this to connect a usb-c external drive to my iMac's thunderbolt port but the drive wont mount. Drive works with the usb-c to usb cable.
- Written by Nat K from Woodacre
- Jun 29, 2018
6 of 8 people found this useful
Is this review useful?useless
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works like a champ....

Seeing a lot of negative reviews. It is one direction. Your main device must have USB-C port. It will not work if you are going reverse with a Thunderbolt 2 Seeing a lot of negative reviews. It is one direction. Your main device must have USB-C port. It will not work if you are going reverse with a Thunderbolt 2 cable to the adapter and then to USB-C external drive. It works as intended with my G-Tech ev All-Terrain Case with Thunderbolt. I attach the USB-C end to my latest Macbook Pro and then attach the other end to my external drive. It powers it up and i am able to mount it.
- Written by Albert W from Hercules
- May 29, 2018
8 of 11 people found this useful
Is this review useful?Works like a champ....

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Can i use this cable to transfer data from a 2014 MacBook air 11 inch to a 2018 MacBook 12-inch? I tried the migration wirelessly but did not work.

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can i connect my new 2018 macbook pro to my 2012 thunderbolt display

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on Jul 28, 2018

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Can i use this cable to transfer data from a 15" 2012 Mac Book Pro to a 2017 iMac? If so, will it still work after HighSierra gets replaced with anoth

Asked by Dan S from Damascus

on Aug 14, 2018

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Yes you can, according to Apple support document HT207266 "About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Yes you can, according to Apple support document HT207266 "About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter". It says "You can also use the Thunderbolt port of this adapter to connect an external hard drive, dock, Mac, or other device that uses a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable for data transfer. This adapter supports data-transfer speeds up to 10Gbps with Thunderbolt devices, and up to 20Gbps with Thunderbolt 2 devices. This adapter is bidirectional, which means you can use it to connect Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac that has a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port. In that case, the Mac must be using macOS Sierra or later, and the device using Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) must provide its own power."

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on Aug 15, 2018

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Can I use this adapter to connect an Apple Cinema Display (with a Mini DisplayPort connector) to a 2016 MacBook Pro?

Asked by Andreas Z from Saarbrücken

on Oct 28, 2016

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I have to disagree with the answers above. I have succefully connected an old Cinema Display to a cu I have to disagree with the answers above. I have succefully connected an old Cinema Display to a current 2016 MacBook Pro 15" (touchbar). The path is DVI (from monitor) to HDMI adaptor, into the HDMI input of a USB C hub. Works without problem, including sleep/wake, mirroring and dual display.

Answered by Arnim F from Leamington Spa

on Jan 3, 2017

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Does using this increase latency in audio transfer between a new MBP and an apogee audio interface?

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on Apr 5, 2017

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Will this adapter allow me to connect a MacBook Air or a 15" MacBook Pro Mid-2012 to an LG UltraFine 22MD4KA-B display?

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on Jun 19, 2018

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Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

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What’s in the Box

Tech Specs

Problems with chained displays, waking up from sleep / restarts

Thunderbolt Display

Doesn't work with my Dell P2715Q 4k on mini-displayport

Didn't work even though Apple support says everything is the correct setup.

useless

Works like a champ....

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Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

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Problems with chained displays, waking up from sleep / restarts

Thunderbolt Display

Doesn't work with my Dell P2715Q 4k on mini-displayport

Didn't work even though Apple support says everything is the correct setup.

useless

Works like a champ....

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