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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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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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  • #6,322 in Computer Cables & Interconnects
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No Date First Available December 26, 2015 Manufacturer StarTech.com

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).


Toingre
Reviewed in France on January 4, 2025
Marche avec les produits Universal audio ! (octocore ou autre)
Jeff
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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!
Ricardo Morales
Reviewed in Spain on November 16, 2023
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)
Niclad Andersson
Reviewed in Sweden on February 15, 2022
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.
Brian Premock
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
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.
Giancarlo Cucinotti
Reviewed in Italy on November 22, 2019
Indispensabile per collegare schede audio in Windows 10 (64b). Utilizzato con la scheda audio "Antelope Discrete 8 Synergy Core" tramite scheda PCIe ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2 (tra l'altro introvabile 🤔) e assemblata nella motherboard ASRock X 570 Taichi. Una volta collegato (acquistato anche un cavo thunderbolt sempre di StarTech.com), installare il driver fornito da ASRock , dopodiché verrà chiesto di approvare la connessione. La scheda D8SC viene vista immediatamente dentro la DAW (per il momento utilizzo Studio One v.4.5.5) in modo affidabile e performate. L'unico neo è il costo eccessivo: adattatore e cavo circa 150€. Consigliato. Giancarlo.
Eber
Reviewed in Mexico on December 16, 2017
Tengo una laptop con windows y thunderbolt3. Ya que quería hacer un buen uso de dicho puerto y tenía un par de monitores con HDMI sin usar, decidi comprar este producto. Desde que me llegó no tuve problemas con el. Teniendo en cuenta las recomendaciones del fabricante como actualizar bios y controladores thunderbolt3, las actualizaciones las realicé antes de que me llegara el producto. Una vez en mis manos, solo conecte los monitores al adaptador, el adaptador a mi laptop, unos pasos mas para configurar las pantallas (localización de las pantallas extendidas, etc...) y listo.En términos de envío, ningún problema, inclusive llego antes de la fecha estipulada.Totalmente recomendado.
Walker Desing
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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 IIExpansion Card: Asus Thunderbolt EX3CPU: Intel i7-5820K 4ghz overclockGPU: EVGA GTX 1070 OC black edition w/thermal pad modRAM: 64GB G.Skill ripjaws V series DDR4-3200Storage: OS on 1TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, several other standard HDDsDisplay 1: 27-inch 1440p BenQ BL2711UDisplay 2: 27-inch 1440p Apple Thunderbolt Display
jasonCbraatz
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2016
On a new PC build, using this motherboard: , I was itching to use my Thunderbolt display from Apple since about 2 years ago I spent over $1,000 at the Apple store for it (the one like this: ) - and well, it was meant to be more than just a pretty paperweight. Actually the newly-obsolete Apple Thunderbolt display itself is quite good. It's a shame that Apple didn't continue that business (for now). The downside is that it's a Thunderbolt 2 device that's - confusingly - a mini Display port. Even more confusingly, when I bought the motherboard and it came with a USB-C connector on the back. I thought "oh, I just need a cable.." not really. The motherboard is Thunderbolt 3 and the monitor is Thunderbolt 2. Fast forward to the end here: this product works GREAT to connect a PC/Laptop that has a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connector (Dell, HP, etc) to an Apple Thunderbolt Display. Beyond the basics of it working as a display, I haven't invested time to get the drivers to work for the camera, speakers, etc inside the display, but there are some sites out there that document how to do it by borrowing drivers from bootcamp. As other viewers noted though, an Apple MacBook with a USB-C connector doesn't use Thunderbolt 3 signalling, so for that purpose this adapter is unlikely to do anything. Make no mistake: this adapter is expensive. But to spend about $75-80 to make an already-owned good Apple monitor work on a new Windows PC to me was worth it.
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