StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - 20Gbps TB3 to TB2 Converter for Mac & Windows - Connect Laptops to TB1/TB2 Displays & Devices - Ideal for Video Editing, Gaming & High-Speed Data Transfer (TBT3TBTADAP)

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).

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