Apple Thunderbolt 3 Male to Thunderbolt 2 Female Adapter
$31.85
In stock
Description
The Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter from Apple converts a Thunderbolt 3 port on a system to a Thunderbolt 2 port, letting you use previous-generation devices on your new Thunderbolt 3 computer. This adapter supports external storage drives as well as Thunderbolt-capable (any version) displays. With a bi-directional design, you can connect a Thunderbolt 3 mobile device to a Thunderbolt 2 computer, using an optional Thunderbolt 2 cable. Additionally, Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes a USB-C connector, which offers a reversible design.
Please note that this adapter does not support DisplayPort displays like the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.15 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.7 × 2.6 × 0.5 in |
| Thunderbolt Interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Connector 1 | USB Type-C Male |
| Connector 2 | Mini DisplayPort Female (Thunderbolt 2) |
Reviews (165)
165 reviews for Apple Thunderbolt 3 Male to Thunderbolt 2 Female Adapter
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Heather Smith (verified owner) –
Not too much to say other than this works perfectly, and does exactly what it’s intended for. It’s way over-priced for what you get (everything by Apple is), but so is any other option for this kind of adaptor.
Mozelle Waters (verified owner) –
This is the least expensive bidirectional Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter available. It works well for Thunderbolt devices it supports. I bought it to use the Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter I already had, worked like a charm, plug and play. It does not work for bus powered devices, such as bus powered Lacie Rugged hard drives, or Blackmagic design mini recorder. This adapter doesnt receive power over Thunderbolt, so you cant charge your Mac by connecting the adapter to an external Thunderbolt display or other device that delivers power over Thunderbolt. – from Apple’s product info page. It does not work as a USB C to mini display adapter, Apple lists this right on the package. There are less expensive adapters available for that. I don’t get the negative reviews for a product that explicitly says what it does and reviewers want it to do something it explicitly says it can not. I’ll admit that the shape of the ports all being the same is not a smart move, a bit of diligence and you won’t choose the wrong adapter. Hope this helps.
Eleazar Hudson (verified owner) –
Im using it to connect a 2017 15.5 MBP to a Thunderbolt Display.
Destinee Towne (verified owner) –
Had several thunderbolt and thunderbolt 2 storage devices that i could not connect to my new thunderbolt 3 computer. This adapter works great.
Raheem Sanford (verified owner) –
Works perfectly to connect my iMac to my new laptop. Voila–small laptop now has a large monitor!
Diana Haag (verified owner) –
It works fine if you plug the male end directly into a female thunderbolt 3 socket but not if you try to pass through another thunderbolt 3 device first. I use it fine to connect to a thunderbolt 2 I/O device from THUNDERBOLT 3 COMPUTER,
Piper Gutkowski (verified owner) –
The adapter works just fine, but the speeds of Thunderbolt 3 in general are not as advertised by Apple. Thunderbolt 2 without the adapter is generally faster in my experience.
Oceane Miller (verified owner) –
Works to adapt my thunderbolt 3 drive to my older Thunderbolt 2 iMac.
Enos McKenzie (verified owner) –
Necessary adapter for my new MACBOOK Pro to connect older peripherals. No issues.
Quinton Roberts (verified owner) –
I used this to connect a couple of adapters together to get my Nikon 4000ed Scanner to work on a new iMac running Catalina. Works like a charm.
Kali Thompson (verified owner) –
Yep, totally works as advertised.
Yasmine Lueilwitz (verified owner) –
My new iMac changed the connection so I need it to put them to work together.
Carlee Hintz (verified owner) –
No issues whatsoever
Sadye Padberg (verified owner) –
FASTSHIPPING NO HASSLE.
Mariam Howell (verified owner) –
Works well, no issues.
Aliyah Goodwin (verified owner) –
It works well for connecting my other iMac to use as a second monitor.
Edward Bayer (verified owner) –
It works at Thunderbolt-2 speeds – they have you over the preverbal barrel. It’s cheaper than purchasing a new heavy duty storage drive.
Nellie Kemmer (verified owner) –
Thunderbolt 3 Male to Thunderbolt 2 Female Adapter works like a charm! The speed is definitely there, we work with large media files and really needed this adapter, arrived as scheduled too. Thanks B&H!
Ole Moen (verified owner) –
I use it to hook up my thunderbolt monitors to my 2016 MacBook Pro.
Anya Bauch (verified owner) –
work great, as it was intended to. Another great Apple product