Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter is still useful, of course, but only for connecting legacy Thunderbolt devices or Thunderbolt-capable displays such as the 27-inch Thunderbolt Display. Just plug it into your 2016 MacBook Pro, connect your monitor to the adapter’s mini DisplayPort connection, and you should be good to go. You’ll also find a range of similar adapters over at Amazon. One such option recommended by a listener to the NosillaCast is the All Smart Life USB-C to mini DisplayPort Adapter, currently priced at $21.99.
#NEEDED ADAPTERS FOR MACBOOK PRO PRO#
As discussed on the NosillaCast podcast, you’ll need to turn to a third party adapter for mini DisplayPort compatibility. Now that the new MacBook Pro is finally getting into the hands of users, we’ve got a rundown of all those shiny, white dongles you’ll need to get through the day. So if Apple’s adapter isn’t the answer, what is? One solution would be to pick up a Thunderbolt 3 docking station that has either a mini DisplayPort or full-sized DisplayPort output, such as the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock.īut Thunderbolt 3 docking stations are relatively expensive, and if all you’re looking for is a way to connect your 2016 MacBook Pro to your mini DisplayPort monitor, there’s a cheaper solution.
As stated in Apple Support Article HT207266: The MacBook Air released in 2020 has finally made the switch to USB-C and uses a 30W USB-C adapter. That’s because even though Macs with Thunderbolt 2 ports could output mini DisplayPort video, Apple didn’t include that functionality in the Thunderbolt 3 adapter.
#NEEDED ADAPTERS FOR MACBOOK PRO UPGRADE#
As discussed on Mac Geek Gab Episode 638, Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, while seemingly the simplest option, isn’t going to do the job. Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models boast fast-charging capabilities for quick top-ups, but buyers of the base model 14-inch variant will need to spring for a power adapter upgrade to.
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