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.
Esther Heaney (verified owner) –
Powers my external drive and transfers data faster than via the USB port. Delivered quickly. What’s not to like?
Ova Ward (verified owner) –
Such a racket. I have countless thunderbolt drives that I now cant connect to my 2018MBP without a $50.00 adapter??? More frustrating is that this adapter seems to only be made by Apple. Once you get over the sting of being ripped off, this works just fine.
Jermaine O’Kon (verified owner) –
Using this to connect my existing dock, which has older Thunderbolt 2 ports to a new Mac Mini, which has Thunderbolt 3 ports. The adapter works fine, but be aware that it will not carry any video signal to a monitor cable. Otherwise this gizmo is fine, but a pricey patch. If you have peri
Amira Monahan (verified owner) –
Wish it wasn’t $50 but it’s cheaper than buying a new hard drive
Roel Hills (verified owner) –
this works fine for drives that are thunderbolt 2, but it does not work for connecting monitors via a thunderbolt 3 port.