Apple - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - White
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- Key Specs
- Connector Type (End 1): Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 1): Male
- Connector Type (End 2): Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 2): Female
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MYH93AM/A / MMEL2AM/A
- Product Name: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
- Color: White
- Quantity: 1
- Compatibility: Thunderbolt displays
- Connectivity
- Cable Type: Thunderbolt
- Product Type: Adapter
- Connector Type (End 1): Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 1): Male
- Connector Type (End 2): Thunderbolt
- Gender (End 2): Female
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 195949884085
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter lets you connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices - external hard drives and Thunderbolt displays, for example - to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro. As a bidirectional adapter, it can also connect new Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port.*
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- Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
- Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
Q: What is the warranty period offered by the manufacturer on this product?
A: The manufacturer offers a 1 year warranty for both parts and labor.
Q: What type of cable does this adapter use?
A: This adapter uses a Thunderbolt cable.
Q: What is the purpose of this adapter?
A: This adapter allows you to connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices, such as external hard drives and Thunderbolt displays, to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro.
Q: Is this adapter compatible with Thunderbolt displays?
A: Yes, this adapter is compatible with Thunderbolt displays.
A: Yes, the male is to plug into a USB-C. If you can see the attached photos, I'm using this to allow me to use my old workhorse Apple Thunderbolt Display with my 2018 Mac Mini--I plugged the monitor into the lightning (female) side of the adapter, and the USB-C (male) side of the adapter into the Mini. It is a really solid, secure connection. Although Mac's adapters tend to be on the spendy side, they are extremely well made.
Q: Is the male end of this adaptor the thunderbolt 3 connector?
A: Yes the male part of this connector is the new thunderbolt also known as US BC connector
Q: will this work on a 2017 MacBook if I use it on my iMac for a second screen
A: if your iMac or Macbook has a Thunderbolt 2 port and what your trying to connect it to has a Usb C (Thunderbolt 3) port then it will work provided you have a Thunderbolt 2 cable. I have an old Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Dock and used this to connect it to my M1 mini, works great, hope that helps.
Q: Will this connect a 2014 thunderbolt display to a 2020 macbook thunderbolt port
A: Yes. Use a Thunderbolt cable with the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.
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Customers are saying
Customers highly value the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter's compatibility with Apple monitors and its ability to connect older Thunderbolt 2 devices to newer Macs. They also appreciate its ease of use and reliable data transfer capabilities, noting its seamless performance. However, some customers find the adapter's price to be a significant drawback. The size of the adapter is also a point of contention for a few users.
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| Pros for Apple - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - White | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Thunderbolt 2, USB-C | Compatibility, Ease of use, Overall Performance, HDMI, Connectivity | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Apple - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - White | |||
| Price, Size, Cable Length | Price, Size, Ports, Heat | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
