What it is?
With this adapter, you can connect Windows and Mac based Thunderbolt™ 3 computers to older Thunderbolt devices, such as external hard drives, Thunderbolt displays, and older Thunderbolt capable Mac computers.Because this adapter is backward compatible, you can connect to first-generation Thunderbolt devices at 10Gbps speed. With Thunderbolt 2 devices, you can connect at 20Gbps. The adapter satisfies all requirements for bi-directional data transfers and simultaneous power for bus-powered devices.
Key Benefits
- COMPATIBILITY NOTE: This Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter is NOT BIDIRECTIONAL and will not connect TB3 peripherals to computers with TB1/TB2 ports; This adapter is not compatible w/ Mini DisplayPort / DisplayPort monitors or Thunderbolt 4 computers
- THUNDERBOLT 3 TO THUNDERBOLT ADAPTER: Enables Thunderbolt 3 laptops to connect with older Thunderbolt 2 (20Gbps) and Thunderbolt 1 (10Gbps) peripherals; Connect TB1/TB2 devices like external storage drive bays, or Thunderbolt Displays to your TB3 laptop
- THUNDERBOLT 3 CERTIFIED: Compatible w/ TB3 certified laptops like MacBook Air & MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13 & 15, Latitude, Precision, Lenovo ThinkPad X1, P series, HP EliteBook; Requires TB3 host (laptop or desktop must be equipped with Thunderbolt 3 port)
- TECH SPECS: Bus-powered; Provides up to 12W of power for peripherals; Features a physical Mini DisplayPort connector but it is not capable of adapting to mini DisplayPort / DisplayPort signal; Only compatible w/ Thunderbolt peripherals; 8in built-in cable
- COMPATIBLE WITH THUNDERBOLT DISPLAYS: This TB3 to TB2/TB1 adapter enables use of older Thunderbolt monitors (27" Apple Thunderbolt Displays/LG Ultrawide TB2 display) w/ certified Thunderbolt 3 laptops; Windows and macOS compatible
What else you need to know
1 - Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C (24-pin) (40Gbps)
1 - Thunderbolt™ 2 (20 pin)
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Shipping (Package) Weight
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10 Gbps (Thunderbolt 1)
20 Gbps (Thunderbolt 2)
Windows 8.1, 10, 11
macOS 10.12 - 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
Special Notes / Requirements
Not compatible with Thunderbolt 4 computers
Not compatible with the Apple Thunderbolt Display when used with a Mac with an M1 processor
This adapter is compatible with Thunderbolt™ displays only. It will not work with Mini DisplayPort (mDP) or DisplayPort (DP) monitors.
This is an 'Active' adapter cable. Any host system that doesn’t provide the full 15W of bus power won’t work with this device. Consult the manufacturer of your host system to determine how much bus power your host system provides.
TBT3TBTADAP can pass 12W of power through the Thunderbolt 2 port
1 - Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter
