Hello. I have a MacBook Pro 2017. I just bought this monitor.
How do I connect the two and I do I need some type of adapter?
32'' Class UltraFine™ 4K UHD LED Monitor with Thunderbolt™ 3 (31.5'' Diagonal)
https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-32UL950-W-4k-uhd-led-monitor
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15
This adapter is not compatible with displays that use DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort, such as the Apple LED Cinema Display. Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort , though the ports have the same shape.
from:
About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support
That adapter ONLY works with genuine ThunderBolt displays. It does not supply a Mini DisplayPort or any other usable display signal in either direction, and can NOT use ANY display adapters to get them.
You don't need that adapter.
Your display has a genuine ThunderBolt-3 input, and
Your computer has four genuine ThunderBolt-3 outputs.
Buy a genuine ThunderBolt-3 cable, and live happily ever after.
This adapter is not compatible with displays that use DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort, such as the Apple LED Cinema Display. Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort , though the ports have the same shape.
from:
About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support
That adapter ONLY works with genuine ThunderBolt displays. It does not supply a Mini DisplayPort or any other usable display signal in either direction, and can NOT use ANY display adapters to get them.
You don't need that adapter.
Your display has a genuine ThunderBolt-3 input, and
Your computer has four genuine ThunderBolt-3 outputs.
Buy a genuine ThunderBolt-3 cable, and live happily ever after.
Here is an adapter that will work: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
It's not clear to me whether that monitor's USB-C ports are considered Thunderbolt inputs, but if in doubt the above will work.
Actually, I have the 2016 version, so I think I'm good yeah?
Charging and Expansion
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
The MacBook Pro with Retina sports two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot and two Thunderbolt 2 ports, the latter of which allow you to perform superfast file transfers and connect to high-resolution external displays. Despite borrowing the 12-inch MacBook's Force Touch pad, the new Pro lacks that model's USB Type-C connection.
So I think I would need the converter from 2 to 3?
Why does apple keep updating this? I need a converter for everything.
I'm confused :( Sorry I'm basic at tech haha. Do I need to buy a chord or should that come with the monitor.
And actually I realized I have a 2015 MacBook Pro. Will that change anything?
Thanks!
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