Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
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$49.00
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
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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
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Answers from the community
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Can I connect a Belkin Thunderbolt 3 dock to a Thunderbolt 2 MacBook Pro 2013 with this adapter? The dock will have a 4K screen, keyboard etc.
- Asked by Timothy B from Göteborg
- on Sep 5, 2017
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How do I connect my printer to a Thunderbolt-3 port?
- Asked by Steven B V from Columbus
- on Jul 6, 2017
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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
Best Answer:
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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Can this adapter connect the new LG 5k ultrafine diplay to a Mac Pro 2013 ? Thx.
- Asked by Stephane Y from Hong Kong
- on Nov 5, 2016
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Is there the opposite of this adapter? (So that I can turn a thunderbolt 2 port into thunderbolt 3)
- Asked by Wesley W from potters bar
- on Jan 1, 2017
Answer
According to the document HT207266 "Connect devices and displays with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C According to the document HT207266 "Connect devices and displays with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter": This adapter allow Thunderbolt 3 computers to use Thunderbolt 2 devices. It also allows Thunderbolt 2 computers to use Thunderbolt 3 devices. You can connect Thunderbolt 3 devices to Thunderbolt 2 devices, or Thunderbolt 2 devices to Thunderbolt 3 devices. Usually you would put the faster Thunderbolt 3 device closer to the computer but that only matters if you have a Thunderbolt 3 computer and the Thunderbolt 3 device can use more than 20 Gbps. Sometimes a Thunderbolt device doesn't have two Thunderbolt ports and therefore must be placed at the end of the chain whether it's Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 2.
- Answered by Joseph V from Fort Langley
- on Aug 26, 2017
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Can I use the apple "USB-C adaptor to Thunderbolt" to daisy chain a "Thunderbolt to HDMI" (moshi), or even a "Thunderbolt to VGA" (apple) adaptor?
- Asked by Franklin F from Costa Mesa
- on Apr 17, 2017
Answer
The Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter does not pass DisplayPort or HDMI signals. You need to The Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter does not pass DisplayPort or HDMI signals. You need to use USB-C alt mode adapters instead of Thunderbolt 3 adapters for HDMI, VGA, etc. You can use a USB-C to mini DisplayPort adapter, then connect your adapters (which are mini DisplayPort, not Thunderbolt) to that.
- Answered by Joseph V from Fort Langley
- on Aug 26, 2017
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