The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter connects Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices to computers with a Thunderbolt 3 port. It works in both directions.
Enables using older Thunderbolt 2 RAIDs, drives and readers with new MacBooks at the DIT station. Does not support DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort monitors; the Apple Thunderbolt Display requires separate power.
Ideal for
Why Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) – Thunderbolt 2 adapter
- Bidirectional – Connects TB2 devices to a TB3 Mac and vice versa.
- Original Apple – Verified compatibility with Macs.
- Keeps existing equipment – Other use for Thunderbolt 2 drives.
- Thunderbolt displays – Supports Apple Thunderbolt Display and LG Thunderbolt 2 displays.
Key specs
| Type | Coupler / adapter |
|---|---|
| Connectors | Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) – Thunderbolt 2 |
| Signal / standard | Thunderbolt 3 / Thunderbolt 2 |
| Compatibility | Mac with Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt / Thunderbolt 2 devices |
Limitations
| DisplayPort monitors | not supported |
|---|---|
| Opposite direction | Mac with Thunderbolt 2, macOS Sierra and newer |







