It's like having 4 different adapters and plugs in one.

Thunderbolt 3 uses a USB-C connector it 'embeds' USB 3.1, PCIe, DisplayPort (DP) and power on the same set of cables. Thunderbolt is neither 'compatible' nor 'incompatible' with nor does it convert to USB-C. USB-C is just how the port is physically laid out. To use a car analogy, this is like asking for a gasoline that specifically works in convertibles. There is a fundamental difference between thunderbolt 3 using the USB-C connector style as opposed to the underlying data and voltages being compatible for USB to Thunderbolt. I need a Thunderbolt 2 (male) to USB-C female adaptor, You aren't going to find a Thunderbolt 2 to USB-C adapter as it makes no sense for vendors to create one.įirst off, let's address the core (technical) premise of the question: (Assuming you mean to say that you have a MacBook Pro and not a MacBook because there is no MacBook that was made in 2014.)

Not only docks but it would open a gateway to cheaper alternatives to those hideously expensive TB2 peripherals. surely there's a market for those still using TB2 MBPs wanting to upgrade in the next couple of years. If not, why hasn't a vendor created one yet? I've explained that its a better financial investment than buying a TB2 dock.

If there is no such adapter please explain: If there is such an adapter please give a link and some form of evidence that these would have 100% compatibility with USB-C docks. I will accept an answer that meets the following requirements: Is there a reason why something like this hasn't been made? Or is the USB-C specification designed such that it is impossible? (hence businesses can still continue to sell expensive Thunderbolt 2 docks.) Being able to use a USB-C dock with older Thunderbolt 2 Macbook Pros would not only be cheaper but also allows me to use the same USB-C dock if I decided to upgrade to a future Macbook.įor that to work I need a Thunderbolt 2 (male) to USB-C female adaptor, after some searching it doesn't seem to exist. The cheapest Thunderbolt 2 dock costs around $200 while USB-C docks cost around $30. I currently use a 2014 MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 2 ports, and I want to futureproof my purchase by acquiring a cheaper USB-C dock now. Thunderbolt 2 docks have been quite expensive and they will be obsolete once I purchase the new Macbooks with USB-C ports.

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