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

Ensure full compatibility between modern USB-C Macs and legacy Thunderbolt devices with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter. This compact, bidirectional converter lets you connect Thunderbolt 2 peripherals—such as external hard drives, docks, and displays—to your MacBook’s Thunderbolt 3 ports, and vice versa. Plug in your Thunderbolt 3 storage or audio interface to older Macs running macOS Sierra or later, or attach Apple Thunderbolt Displays and LG Thunderbolt 2 screens to the newest USB-C machines. Designed for reliable, high-speed data transfer and seamless video output, this adapter keeps your existing gear working perfectly with the latest Mac hardware.

Key Features

• Bidirectional Connectivity: Links Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) devices to Thunderbolt 2 ports and Thunderbolt 2 devices to Thunderbolt 3 ports.

• Plug-and-Play Simplicity: No software drivers needed—just connect and start transferring data or outputting video.

• High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports up to 20 Gb/s throughput for fast backups, file transfers, and dock connections.

• Display Support: Compatible with Apple Thunderbolt Displays and LG Thunderbolt 2 monitors (requires external power for Apple displays).

• Legacy Device Compatibility: Works with Thunderbolt 2 external drives, RAID arrays, audio interfaces, and docking stations.

• macOS Sierra or Later: Guaranteed operation on any Mac running macOS 10.12 and above.

Compatibility

• MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2020)

• MacBook Pro (13-inch & 15-inch models, 2016–2019; 16-inch, 2019)

• iMac (Retina 4K & 5K, 2017–2019)

• iMac Pro (2017 and later)

• Mac Pro (2019)

• Mac mini (2018 and later)

What’s in the Box

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