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)/USB 4 ports on your Mac.

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)/USB 4 ports on your Mac. 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

Compatibility:
* iPad Models:
* iPad mini (6th generation)
* iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
* iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
* Mac Models:
* MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
* MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
* MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2019)
* MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
* MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)
* MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016–2019)
* MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
* MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016–2019)
* iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
* iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
* iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
* iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019–2020)
* iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
* iMac Pro (2017)
* Mac mini (M1, 2020)
* Mac mini (2018)
* Mac Pro (2019)