01COMPUTER CABLES & ADAPTERS
Bridging generations of connectivity
A compact bridge between your latest Mac and the peripherals you already own. This adapter sits quietly in your workspace, turning a new USB-C port into a gateway for older Thunderbolt technology.
It allows bidirectional connection, linking Thunderbolt 3 devices to Thunderbolt 2 ports and vice versa. It suits users upgrading their hardware while retaining trusted external drives, docks, and displays.
02COMPATIBILITY
Works across multiple Mac generations
The adapter is compatible with a wide range of MacBook Air and Pro models, including those equipped with M1, M2, and Intel chips. It supports specific configurations from 2016 through to 2024, ensuring that whether you are using a recent 14-inch or 16-inch Pro or an earlier Retina Air, the physical connection remains seamless without requiring complex configuration.
04DISPLAY
Powering legacy Thunderbolt monitors
For users with an Apple Thunderbolt Display or LG Thunderbolt 2 monitor, this adapter enables connection to modern Macs. A key detail for display users is that the adapter itself does not supply power; it requires an external power source to operate correctly with these specific screens. Note that it does not support standard DisplayPort monitors like the LED Cinema Display.
AT A GLANCE
The key points
- Bidirectional design links TB3 and TB2 devices
- Supports macOS Sierra or later for full function
- Connects Apple Thunderbolt Display via power source
- Fits MacBook Air M1, M2 and Retina models
About this product
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 / USB 4 or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your Mac. As a bidirectional adapter, it can also connect Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port and macOS Sierra or later. You can also use it to connect Thunderbolt-enabled displays — such as the Apple Thunderbolt Display and LG Thunderbolt 2 displays — to any of the Thunderbolt / USB 4 or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your Mac. However, note that the adapter requires a power source to operate with an Apple Thunderbolt Display. Power is not provided through the adapter. Note: This adapter does not support DisplayPort displays such as the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays. Compatibility with MacBook Air models: MacBook Air (M2, 2024), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018 – 2019) Compatibility with MacBook Pro models: MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2024), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020), MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016 – 2019), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016 – 2019)
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