Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
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$49.00
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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 or later.
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
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Mac Models
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018 - 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016 - 2019)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016 - 2019)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
- iMac Pro (2017 and later)
- Mac Pro (2019)
- Mac mini (2018 and later)
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Answers from the community
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Can I use iMac mid 2011 21.5 inch as a second display?
- Asked by jack J from Lakeside
- on Apr 4, 2020
Best Answer:
Yes you can since the iMac contains a Thunderbolt port. Note the following:
- Note that Thunderbol Yes you can since the iMac contains a Thunderbolt port. Note the following:
- Note that Thunderbolt ports are Mini Displayports as well.
- iMac 2011 21.5 inch Thunderbolt port is a: Thunderbolt 1 port (10 Gbps).
- The wire you're going to use is the Thunderbolt 2 cable (20 Gbps). It is compatible with Thunderbolt 1 connection, so don't worry about that part. You choose 0.5 m or 2.0 m (Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - White). It's also male-to-male.
- This adapter you're currently ask about (Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter) will have a male end (USB-C) and female end (Thunderbolt 2). The male end (USB-C) will go towards the newer MacBook Pros (with the new Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports) and the female end will attach to the Thunderbolt 2 cable (male-to-male) to your iMac.
- Press Command-F2 once that's all set up.- Answered by Michael Brock L from Barrie
- on Apr 6, 2020
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Will this cable work to connect 2011 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display as second monitor to 2017 27" iMac?
- Asked by Rodel M from Belleville
- on Apr 18, 2020
Answer
Yes.
- Answered by Joseph V from Fort Langley
- on Apr 28, 2020
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Can I connect my iMac 2012 to a Dell UltraSharp U2719D LED Monitor as a second monitor using the TB 2/3 adapter and TB cable? Is it bi-directional?
- Asked by Dick H from Manhattan Beach
- on Apr 19, 2020
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Can I chain this with an Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter in order to connect to a DVI monitor?
- Asked by Andrew M from Sunnyvale
- on Apr 4, 2020
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Will this adapter allow me to use a 2015 Retina MacBook Pro with an LG UltraFine 4k display?
- Asked by Taurean B from Emeryville
- on Feb 2, 2019
Answer
It works fine for me.
I use Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter together with Thunderbol It works fine for me.
I use Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter together with Thunderbolt cable to connect macBook Pro Mid 2015 and the LG ULTRAFINE 5K (27")- Answered by Mette Wendtland M from Kolding
- on Apr 7, 2020
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