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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (Non-Reversible) - TB3 Laptop to TB2 (20Gbps) or TB1 (10Gbps) Devices / Displays - Black - Windows/Mac (TBT3TBTADAP)

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Compatible Devices MacBook Air, Laptop, Storage Drive, External Hard Drive, MacBook Pro, Hard Drive, Printer
Specific Uses For Product personal
Connector Type Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt 3
Color Black
Item dimensions L x W x H 11 x 2.3 x 0.6 inches

About this item

  • 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

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Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

Connect Thunderbolt 3 Computers to Thunderbolt Devices

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.

Connect a Thunderbolt 3 Laptop to Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Peripherals

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.

Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

This adapter is not compatible with Thunderbolt 4 computers

Your computer's Thunderbolt 3 ports might not function properly until you update one or more of the following on your computer:

  • BIOS/Thunderbolt firmware/Thunderbolt 3 controller drivers/Thunderbolt 3 software

The required updates will vary depending on your computer.

How can I tell if I have a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port?

Does this device also convert in the opposite direction?

My computer is not properly detecting my Thunderbolt 3 device. What do I do?

Does this device work with DisplayPort displays, Mini DisplayPort displays, or MST hubs?

My 27in Apple Thunderbolt display is not working on my Dell computer. How can I fix this?

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  • 1-Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter

    • Product Description

    This Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter is a cost-effective solution for connecting older Thunderbolt peripherals such as external hard drives, Thunderbolt 2 displays to newer Thunderbolt 3 host devices (laptops or computers). You can connect to first-generation Thunderbolt devices at 10Gbps speed. With Thunderbolt 2 devices, you can connect at 20Gbps. The Thunderbolt 3 adapter will not work with non-Thunderbolt 3 USB-C laptops and only works with Thunderbolt 3 enabled ports (look for the Thunderbolt sign on your port).

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    Customers like the build quality of the adapter. They mention it's solid, reliable, and stable. However, some customers feel the adapter is relatively expensive and dislike the noise level. Opinions are mixed on its functionality, connectivity, and ease of use.

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    Jeff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for audio interfaces
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    If you have an audio interface that is TB2 only and you need it to work on your TB3 computer, this is the device for you. For example, if you were tricked by Antelope Audio's deceptive literature into thinking you were buying an audio interface with current Thunderbolt connectivity only for them to ship you a Thunderbolt 2 device instead, this device will save you.

    In the case of Antelope audio devices, you will need to uninstall and reinstall drivers over and over again, power things off and on over and over again and dance around a fire to get it to work (as you would with any Antelope device), but it will eventually work. And then it will keep working, because this adapter is rock solid. Excellent device. Thank you for making this adapter, StarTech!
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    Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and reliable. No issues with MacBook Pro and Apple 27" Thunderbolt Display
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    Works great with my 2017 MacBook Pro connected to my Apple 27" Thunderbolt Display which is then going to a G-Raid Technology G-RAID Thunderbolt HD which then goest to a Focusrite Clarett 8PreX. No problems at all.

    The only "limitation" I ran into is I had to connect the adapter directly to a USB-C ports on the MacBook Pro. I tried a USB-C extension cable directly to USB-C port so the box wouldn't be so close to my laptop but I couldn't get the 27" Apple display to work. I also tried connecting the adapter to a Hyperdrive Duo USB-C hub USB-C port and the display would not work with that either. Not a big deal and at some point I plan to get a native USB-C monitor like an LG that also charges my MBP.
    3 people found this helpful
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    Brian Premock
    1.0 out of 5 stars Product didn't work for me
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    I'm sharing this review with the hope that it can help others. The problem I tried to solve with the StarTech adapter was to connect my Apple thunderbolt display with a new Windows USB-C/Thunderbolt capable laptop. After a great deal of research, based on what is published by StarTech, I purchased this rather expensive adapter. I've tried this with two brand new Windows Laptops, a Lenovo C930 and a Dell XPS 13. The results were the same with both. The laptops recognize the Apple Thunderbolt display and ask for permission to connect. After selecting "Always connect", the laptops fail to recognize the Thunderbolt display and the screen remains dark. Going to display settings, there is no option to extend or mirror the display on the second monitor. As for StarTech support, let me save you some time and frustration. The consistent message is, you have to go back to your manufacturer and update the bios and any drivers, but no specific information is provided. I spent hours and did all of this with both machines and it didn't change the results. Startech's response was that this was still an issue with the laptops, bios or drivers, not their product. Bottom line: I don't agree. It does work with my daughter's new MacBook Air, as does the less expensive Apple USB-C to Thunderbolt adapter. But it is my opinion that the adapter will not work in the application for which I purchased it. Hope this helps others.
    10 people found this helpful
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    Walker Desing
    5.0 out of 5 stars Connected an Apple Thunderbolt Display to a Windows 10 PC!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    NOTICE: This review is primarily for those who build their own computers or are looking to build one in the future (it's fun and not that hard!)

    For anyone wondering if this will let you connect an Apple Thunderbolt 1440p display to your Windows PC, the answer is, well... maybe. It's a complicated process that will take up much more of your time than you would probably like, but after a bit of tinkering I got it to work, so it's definitely possible.

    When I arrived at my new video editing job, my first task was to build a new video editing rig, since I wasn't too keen on the 2009 quad-core Mac Pro my predecessor had been using. The only thing was, sitting there unused and sad was a very nice 27" Thunderbolt Display. Since this is an excellent panel I wanted to use it on the Windows 10 rig I was about to build, but upon further research I discovered this may be a much more difficult task than plug-and-play.

    See, Thunderbolt Displays will ONLY work with a thunderbolt port, you cannot simply get a mini Displayport to Displayport adapter like you can with an Apple Cinema Display, which are older and use mini Displayport instead of Thunderbolt (even though they look identical). Your options for buying motherboards with Thunderbolt equipped is very slim, but they do sell PCI cards that let you add Thunderbolt ports to your system. I purchased the Asus X99-Deluxe II motherboard, which comes with the Asus Thunderbolt EX3 card included.

    I needed this adapter because the EX3's thunderbolt port is the latest standard, which uses the USB-C form factor. If I would have done more research I maybe wouldn't have needed to get this adapter, but no use complaining now and besides, the X99 deluxe II is a glorious beast.

    However, when I first plugged everything in and fired up my machine, nothing happened. I downloaded the drivers, went through settings, enabled Intel Thunderbolt in my motherboard's BIOS, still nothing! I was ready to return this and give up, but I researched and researched, changed some more BIOS settings, then a day later--WHAMO--it worked! Now I have a beastly dual-1440p panel setup.

    So, the important things to know if you're looking to purchase this card to connect an Apple Thunderbolt Display:
    - You will have to tinker with it, possibly for multiple days before it works.
    - It will require you to mess around in your computer's BIOS settings. This can be intimidating to first-timers.
    - Do your research! This is an expensive adapter and you don't want to get it then find out you also have to purchase pricey computer components to make it work.

    My system:
    Mobo: Asus X99-Deluxe II
    Expansion Card: Asus Thunderbolt EX3
    CPU: Intel i7-5820K 4ghz overclock
    GPU: EVGA GTX 1070 OC black edition w/thermal pad mod
    RAM: 64GB G.Skill ripjaws V series DDR4-3200
    Storage: OS on 1TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, several other standard HDDs
    Display 1: 27-inch 1440p BenQ BL2711U
    Display 2: 27-inch 1440p Apple Thunderbolt Display
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    Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars EDIT: MIGHT not connect Apollo Twin MkII to 2019 Macbook pro
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    EDIT: after what transpired below, I bought the cheaper apple brand adapter. The apollo didn't work with that either, so I realized that i needed to update the firmware and software to get the apollo twin running properly. Now it works! I'm keeping the apple adapter because its cheaper and smaller than this one, but it may be wrong to say that the star tech adapter would not also serve this purpose.
    tldr: if you need this for your apollo, buy the apple one because its cheaper and nicer

    ORIGINAL POST: It worked well with a thunderbolt storage drive that I have, but I'm returning it because it doesn't connect my Universal Audio Apollo Twin MK II to my 2019 Macbook Pro. I bought it because I read a review that said it successfully connected an Apollo Twin to a PC, but it definitely didn't work for my mac. I just read on a forum that UA recommends the official mac adapter for this, so I will be trying that next. Hopefully this helps people in the same boat as me.
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    Alexandro
    5.0 out of 5 stars XD
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2024
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    Buen producto
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    Ricardo Morales
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tarjeta de audio apollo twin thunderbolt
    Reviewed in Spain on November 16, 2023
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    Tenia un problema en que metía un ruido tipo white noize constantemente, con este convertidor NO resolvi el problema
    ( usaba antes el convertidor de apple)
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    Abdul Mubeen
    5.0 out of 5 stars My second time buying!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2023
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    My last one lasted about 6-7 years since 2017. I've not ever dropped it or anything and it still failed me gradually... i think it should've lasted longer but it's been some good long years so it's fine... my new one works perfectly. To be honest the price is quite high too but I haven't come across anything better so I can't complain. Overall it is a great thunderbolt adapter
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    Niclad Andersson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice unit and amaizing customer support. But still return.
    Reviewed in Sweden on February 15, 2022
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    This is claimed on startech website to be compatible with apple thunderbolt diplay and any thunderbolt certified pc. And yes I think they are mostly right. But the problem is that it will only work if the pc you intend to use have the correct BIOS setting availible for thunderbolt. MSI does not, apparently Dell does.

    So this works with my apple computer but when plugged in to my msi laptop (thunderbolt) it will not work with the display. It never turns on. However my thunderbolt dock station works.

    So if you buy for this purpose. You need to change bios settings and and use a pc that allows it.

    Startech support was wonderfull, MSI was really bad.
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    Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fonctionne parfaitement, même en chaînant deux périphériques l'un derrière l'autre
    Reviewed in France on October 23, 2020
    Style: Thunderbolt 3Verified Purchase
    Fonctionne parfaitement, même en chaînant deux périphériques l'un derrière l'autre (dans mon cas deux Pegasus R6)

    Très satisfait, je recommande!
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