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, 2018 and later)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016 and later)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016 - 2019)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
- iMac Pro (2017 and later)
- Mac Pro (2019)
- Mac mini (2018)
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Answers from the community
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DOES THUNDERBOLT LED CINEMA DISPLAY WORK WITH THE NEW MAC PRO 2019
- Asked by T D from san martin
- on Jan 15, 2020
Answer
Just bought this connector today and tried it on my 27" Thunderbolt monitor works perfect so far.
- Answered by john H from MEBANE
- on Jan 30, 2020
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Can I use this to connect a Thunderbolt 2 drive to the Pro Display XDR (backside ports) which itself is connected to the MBP 16"
- Asked by Matthew R from Dublin
- on Dec 27, 2019
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Can this be used for target mode between a late 2013 MBP and the new 16 inch MBP?
Is a gender changer required as well for this purpose?- Asked by Marian P from Waitsfield
- on Dec 27, 2019
Answer
Yes. The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) end is male, the Thunderbolt 2 end is female. For the use you have de Yes. The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) end is male, the Thunderbolt 2 end is female. For the use you have described, you will also need a Thunderbolt 2 cable (male/male) to connect this adapter to your 2013 MBP's female Thunderbolt 2 port. So it will look like: 16 inch MBP>this adapter>Thunderbolt 2 cable>2013 MBP.
- Answered by Thomas N from Aurora
- on Jan 4, 2020
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Will this allow the new Macbook Pro 15" to drive a monitor over Mini-DisplayPort?
- Asked by Lloyd R from Melbourne
- on Oct 27, 2016
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Does the "Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter"
work together with the "Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter"?- Asked by Christian K from Bielefeld
- on Oct 28, 2016
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Yes. I have successfully used the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter and then connected a thunde Yes. I have successfully used the thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter and then connected a thunderbolt 2 to firewire 400 cable to my Presonus Studio Live 16.4.2's firewire 400 port. I have also done the same with a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter to a thunderbolt 2 to firewire 800 cable to my Presonus Studio Live 32.4.2's firewire 800 port. You might need to experiment with the order in which you turn the equipment on...
- Answered by Ian S from San Francisco
- on Nov 6, 2019
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Will this adapter allow a Mid-2011 iMac 27" to become a target display for a ThinkPad P50 (using the Type-C Thunderbolt 3 output)?
- Asked by Ken Z from Toronto
- on Nov 19, 2019
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No. The iMac supports Target Display Mode via Mini DisplayPort only; this adapter is very specifical No. The iMac supports Target Display Mode via Mini DisplayPort only; this adapter is very specifically a Thunderbolt adapter, it does not support DisplayPort video (even though Thunderbolt normally does, this adapter does not). A USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Cable, supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode, should do what you are describing (target display mode from the P50 to a 2011 iMac).
- Answered by Thomas N from Aurora
- on Jan 4, 2020
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