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title: "Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter"
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# 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 speed Bidirectional compatibility Supports legacy Thunderbolt devices Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

**Brand:** apple
**Price:** € 0.72
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Future-proof your Mac setup with Apple's ultimate Thunderbolt bridge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter by apple
- **How much does it cost?** € 0.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/40301072-apple-thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter)

## Best For

- apple enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apple brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Display Powerhouse:** Hook up Apple Thunderbolt and LG Thunderbolt 2 displays with ease (power source required).
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Travel-ready design at under 2 ounces keeps your setup sleek and portable.
- • **Bidirectional Brilliance:** Use new Thunderbolt 3 devices on older Macs or vice versa—flexibility unlocked.
- • **Blazing Fast Data Transfer:** Experience up to 40Gbps speeds for ultra-responsive workflows.
- • **Seamless Legacy Meets Future:** Effortlessly connect your Thunderbolt 2 gear to the latest Thunderbolt 3 Macs.

## Overview

The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter enables seamless, bidirectional connectivity between Thunderbolt 3 Macs and older Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 devices, supporting ultra-fast 40Gbps data transfer and compatibility with select Thunderbolt displays. Compact and lightweight, it’s an essential accessory for professionals bridging legacy tech with modern performance.

## Description

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. Requires Mac OS Sierra.What's in the box Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter

Review: Good Product, Full Connection, Overpriced - Works perfectly as described. The connection is full, including Thunderbolt Display's camera, plugs in the back, in addition to audio and video which you can use HDMI to export from your Apple device to any TV monitor. (BTW, HDMI will NOT work in anyway on Thunderbolt Display). Cons: 1. new Apple devices have highest display resolution 3024x1964 but Thunderbold Display highest resolution is 2560x1440 (which was the highest at the time when Thunderbolt Display was built), so you will lose some resolution with the newer Apple devices; 2. Ridiculously overpriced by Apple
Review: Hideously Expensive. It Also Works Great. But Make Sure You Need It Before Purchasing! - I have an expensive portable Western Digital RAID drive (see it at WD 2TB My Passport Pro Portable External Hard Drive - Thunderbolt - WDBRMP0020DBK-NESN ) that uses a Thunderbolt 2 connection. When the new MacBook Pro 13 inch models came out, they had nothing but USB-C ports (running Thunderbolt 3: confused yet?). So, my portable RAID drive instantly became useless, because there was no way to connect that existing drive to the new MacBook Pro. This situation may never be a problem for you, unless you, like me, are attempting to connect a Thunderbolt 2 drive to one of the new Thunderbolt 3/USB 3 ports like those found on the new MacBookPros. But if you are, you'll need this adapter, which facilitates such a connection. It's one of the few of its type on the market, but if you need it, you NEED it. It is well-built, and I've had no trouble with it on multiple Thunderbolt 2 drives I have been using. It's physically larger than most dongle-style connectors, with a large, rounded plastic body on one end, undoubtedly where the circuitry and microchips reside to perform the data stream conversion between Thunderbolt 2 and 3. (It also very likely accounts for the high price of the connector, because of the requirement to use controller chips to make the Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 connection possible). So, I recommend it highly because it works so well, and is built with very high quality. But it is quite expensive. However, if you need it, I would go with this model than some third-party brand that might show up, because Thunderbolt (either 2 or 3) is a modern, high-speed transfer format, and you want to ensure maximum transfer speed with uncorrupted data transfer. Note: This entire subject discussion becomes even more complicated because, with the "old" Thunderbolt 2 standard, the physical plug is exactly the same as the "Mini Display Port" connector type. Who dreamed up that bright idea? One (Thunderbolt) transfers DATA AND VIDEO, and the other (MiniDisplayPort), VIDEO ONLY, but they are physically exactly the same! Now, to confuse us further, throw in Thunderbolt 3, and a simultaneous upgrade to USB in the form of USB 3, followed by the decision to make USB 3 and Thunderbolt 3 intra-compatible, you're sitting there, scratching your head sometimes. Do a web search for C|Net's Article on Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3, and they lay it out in all it's intertwined (no pun intended) glory. But, in spite of all the ways you can get confused, if you have a true Thunderbolt 3 connection with a Thunderbolt 3 drive, wow, is it fast (shockingly, up to 40 Gbps). This is the future of connections, so be ready for it. But the thing to note is that USB 3 is a description of a PHYSICAL CONNECTOR. That USB 3 connector might be running Thunderbolt 2, Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, and/or USB 3.1 (!). Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, USB 3.1, etc. are examples of PROTOCOLS, and each can run on the physical connector USB 3, but you have to determine what protocol your device and computer support whenever you are using USB 3. The cable may physically fit, but the devices on both ends (plus the cable itself) must all support the same protocol for them to work. Whew.

## Features

- 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.
- 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) ports on your MacBook Pro. However, using this adapter with an Apple Thunderbolt Display requires a power source, because th
- Note: This adapter does not support DisplayPort displays like the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays.
- Compatible with iPad mini, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro and Mac mini with thunderbolt ports

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Color | white |
| Compatible Devices | MacBook Air (M2, 2022), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018 - 2019), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M2, 2023), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2, 2023), MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1, 2021), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022), 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), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad 10th Generation Compatible Devices MacBook Air (M2, 2022), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018 - 2019), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M2, 2023), MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2, 2023), MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1, 2021), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022), 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), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad 10th Generation See more |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.6 x 0.7 x 7.8 inches |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |

## Product Details

- **Color:** white
- **Connector Type:** USB Type C
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.6 x 0.7 x 7.8 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal, gaming, business

## Images

![Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tlB0INbCL.jpg)
![Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UZLdRQHGL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used to connect a 27" 2012 imac to a 2017 macbook pro as a second display? please!**
A: It works for me. I I have a late 27-inch 2012 iMac (with the thin edge) and I use it as a second display for my 2016 15-inch Touch bar Macbook Pro. You need this adapter (Thunderbolt 3 (Usb-C) To Thunderbolt 2 Adapter) and an Apple Thunderbolt 2 Cable (0.5 meter or 2.0 meter). You can probably use off-brand cables too but I haven't tried that.

**Q: Is the male end Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 2?  Thanks!**
A: The male end is Thunderbolt 3, and the female end is Thunderbolt 2. I used this adapter and a previously owned Thunderbolt cable to connect a 2014 MacBook Air to a 2017 iMac for file transfer.

**Q: Es compatible con computadoras PC?**
A: Yes

**Q: Does it fit on the MacBook Air?**
A: yes, It fits the new MacBook Air, the one w/ Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Charge. It will not fit older MacBook Air, the ones with USB-3 and mag-safe chargers.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Product, Full Connection, Overpriced
*by C***G on May 28, 2026*

Works perfectly as described. The connection is full, including Thunderbolt Display's camera, plugs in the back, in addition to audio and video which you can use HDMI to export from your Apple device to any TV monitor. (BTW, HDMI will NOT work in anyway on Thunderbolt Display). Cons: 1. new Apple devices have highest display resolution 3024x1964 but Thunderbold Display highest resolution is 2560x1440 (which was the highest at the time when Thunderbolt Display was built), so you will lose some resolution with the newer Apple devices; 2. Ridiculously overpriced by Apple

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hideously Expensive. It Also Works Great. But Make Sure You Need It Before Purchasing!
*by R***Y on October 2, 2018*

I have an expensive portable Western Digital RAID drive (see it at WD 2TB My Passport Pro Portable External Hard Drive - Thunderbolt - WDBRMP0020DBK-NESN ) that uses a Thunderbolt 2 connection. When the new MacBook Pro 13 inch models came out, they had nothing but USB-C ports (running Thunderbolt 3: confused yet?). So, my portable RAID drive instantly became useless, because there was no way to connect that existing drive to the new MacBook Pro. This situation may never be a problem for you, unless you, like me, are attempting to connect a Thunderbolt 2 drive to one of the new Thunderbolt 3/USB 3 ports like those found on the new MacBookPros. But if you are, you'll need this adapter, which facilitates such a connection. It's one of the few of its type on the market, but if you need it, you NEED it. It is well-built, and I've had no trouble with it on multiple Thunderbolt 2 drives I have been using. It's physically larger than most dongle-style connectors, with a large, rounded plastic body on one end, undoubtedly where the circuitry and microchips reside to perform the data stream conversion between Thunderbolt 2 and 3. (It also very likely accounts for the high price of the connector, because of the requirement to use controller chips to make the Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 connection possible). So, I recommend it highly because it works so well, and is built with very high quality. But it is quite expensive. However, if you need it, I would go with this model than some third-party brand that might show up, because Thunderbolt (either 2 or 3) is a modern, high-speed transfer format, and you want to ensure maximum transfer speed with uncorrupted data transfer. Note: This entire subject discussion becomes even more complicated because, with the "old" Thunderbolt 2 standard, the physical plug is exactly the same as the "Mini Display Port" connector type. Who dreamed up that bright idea? One (Thunderbolt) transfers DATA AND VIDEO, and the other (MiniDisplayPort), VIDEO ONLY, but they are physically exactly the same! Now, to confuse us further, throw in Thunderbolt 3, and a simultaneous upgrade to USB in the form of USB 3, followed by the decision to make USB 3 and Thunderbolt 3 intra-compatible, you're sitting there, scratching your head sometimes. Do a web search for C|Net's Article on Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3, and they lay it out in all it's intertwined (no pun intended) glory. But, in spite of all the ways you can get confused, if you have a true Thunderbolt 3 connection with a Thunderbolt 3 drive, wow, is it fast (shockingly, up to 40 Gbps). This is the future of connections, so be ready for it. But the thing to note is that USB 3 is a description of a PHYSICAL CONNECTOR. That USB 3 connector might be running Thunderbolt 2, Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, and/or USB 3.1 (!). Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, USB 3.1, etc. are examples of PROTOCOLS, and each can run on the physical connector USB 3, but you have to determine what protocol your device and computer support whenever you are using USB 3. The cable may physically fit, but the devices on both ends (plus the cable itself) must all support the same protocol for them to work. Whew.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Work as intended
*by T***U on June 28, 2026*

The item work as intended . This adapter works as intended and does exactly what I needed it to do. I plugged it in and had no issues getting my Thunderbolt 2 device to connect through USB-C. The connection has been reliable, and everything functioned normally right away. No setup problems, no loose fit, and no surprises. Overall, it’s a simple adapter that does its job well.

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