StarTech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Converter - TB3 to TB2/TB1 Display/Device PC/Mac
$35.99
$31.99
Mfg # TBT3TBTADAP
CDW # 3955056
| UNSPSC 26121604
Quick tech specs
- Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt adapter lets you connect older TB2 (20Gbps) and TB1 (10Gbps) peripherals to a TB3 host
- Ability to use older Thunderbolt displays w/ Certified Thunderbolt 3 laptops
- Will not connect TB3 peripherals to computers w/ TB1/TB2 ports
- Thunderbolt 3 certification assures compatibility w/ TB3 certified laptops; TB3 host required
- TB3 to TB2/TB1 converter is bus-powered/provides up to 12W of power for peripherals/Windows macOS/7.9" attached cable
Know your gear
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. 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. The TBT3TBTADAP is backed by a 2-year warranty for guaranteed reliability. 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. For an up-to-date list of affected computers and instructions, visit http://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates. If your manufacturer isn't listed on the Thunderbolt website, contact your manufacturer. More from the Manufacturer
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StarTech Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Converter - TB3 to TB2/TB1 is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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JeffMc from
Kind of works, but...
If external device (I use audio interface) is powered after computer is booted up, it's not recognized and there is no way to rescan for attached devices. Have to either restart the computer or unplug and re-plug StarTech device. Annoying.
Date published: 2019-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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BobEvenson from
Doesn't Work For Me
Tried to connect a BMD video capture device (T-Bolt2) to a new iMac 27 (T-Bolt3) and will not read the capture device. Updated all firmware and still a no go. Should have gone with the Apple TBolt3 to Tbolt2 dongle.
Date published: 2018-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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BobbyG from
Great Adapter
Works out of the box and does exactly what the product description says it will do. I ordered this as soon as it was available, and it has solved my problem of connecting TB2 devices to my TB3 port on the Dell XPS computer.
Date published: 2016-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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joevt1 from
Continue using Thunderbolt 2 with new PCs
Allows using Thunderbolt 2 devices with newer PCs that have Thunderbolt 3 ports. I've tested it and it just works. This adapter does not allow using Thunderbolt 3 devices with Thunderbolt 2 computers though, unlike the much less expensive Apple adapter.
Note: For mini DisplayPort, use a USB-C to DisplayPort cable instead.
Date published: 2017-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Coerdt from
Works great
Works great with Apple Thunderbolt display and a P50 Lenovo. Thank you!
Date published: 2019-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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RogerB from
It just works (But upgrade your BIOS and drivers!)
Bought one back in December to use my old Apple Thunderbolt monitor with my Dell laptop. Once I went through the process of updating *ALL* the drivers and the motherboard BIOS, it worked perfectly. And then, tragedy struck. My laptop decided to give up the ghost and I opted to get a lighter HP, so I returned my Dell docking station to work and waited for the wheels of corporate bureaucracy to churn until I got a new one for my HP. It took 7 months, but I got it this past weekend. AND IT STILL WORKED! I fired it up connected to the TB Monitor and it came right up, even before updating everything (which I did). Come Monday morning (today), I have a MASSIVE 27" monitor to work off of.
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Just Joe from
Better than Apple
I've used the Apple adapter for a few years for a CRITICAL piece of studio equipment. After a recent Windows/Thunderbolt update to accommodate TB4, the Apple adapter caused many crashes. Replaced with this after hardware manufacture suggestion, and problems corrected. This is obviously built to a better standard, or etc. Could use a slightly longer lead from the converter box to reduce tension from the port.... it's a desktop, and the lead isn't long enough for the box to reach the floor. Otherwise, no complaints.
Date published: 2022-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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RonnyW from
Works on XPS 13
Got this to connect my XPS 13 from 2016/2017 to my 27" thunderbolt Apple monitor. It worked straight out of the box. However I have a Dell TB16 dock as well. Tried using that as well. So the dock's usb-c connector goes into the XPS, and the Startech adapter goes from the dock to the Thunderbolt monitor. That didn't work: I needed to update the BIOS, Thunderbolt firmware, thunderbolt driver, and installed I believe the latest thunderbolt application from the Intel website. Everything works now, even the audio and usb ports on the monitor. (facetime camera doesn't work, since it can't find a driver). All in all good buy, but I can't connect my 2019 macbook Pro to my thunderbolt monitor with the startech adapter. Monitor does not activate. Seems to only work with Windows machines.
Date published: 2020-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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camilo from
Worked ok at first but stopped working
I tried to reinstsall the driver but it doen't appear in device manager
Date published: 2021-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Carlovio27 from
Works well with UAD-2 Satellite!
325 / 5000 Risultati della traduzione Thanks to StarTech TBT3TBTADAP now my Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Octo Core works fine connected to my DELL 7577 (TB3) Laptop. I would just like to know if I can cascade a second TB2 device to my UAD-2 Satellite Octo which has two TB2 ports (One already used for the StarTech TBT3TBTADAP). Thanks, Carlo
Date published: 2021-01-03T00:00:00-05:00