Can I attach my 2015 Thunderbolt Monitor to a new 2021 MacBook Air with an adapter?

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Can I attach my 2015 Thunderbolt Monitor to a new 2021 MacBook Air with an adapter?

Can I attach my 2015 Thunderbolt Monitor to a new 2021 MacBook Air with an adapter? I am gettin conflicting information from searches.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jun 18, 2021 9:05 AM

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stelios800

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Jun 23, 2021 1:49 AM in response to FL-Grandma

You probably have the M1 2020 MacBook Air. As far as I know, there is no 2021 MacBook Air yet. For a thunderbold 2 display you need the “Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2” Adapter.

Note that “thunderbolt 2” and “mini display” ports looks identical, but they are not compatible. In case you buy a mini display adapter it won’t work.

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Phil0124

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Jun 18, 2021 9:07 AM in response to FL-Grandma

You should be able to yes. You'll need a USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.

See here: link-> Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

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FL-Grandma Author

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Jun 23, 2021 4:47 AM in response to stelios800

Yes, the M1 chip in the 2020. It’s still on order. Thank you. I did confirm my monitor uses the Thunderbolt 2 and the MagSafe ends. I understand from further research that the MagSafe is not needed and I should be good to go with just the thunderbolt to USB-C.

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Jul 1, 2021 3:39 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

I ordered and received the elecjet Magsafe adapter. It works fine, BUT, it get extremely hot within 5 minutes. I am concerned that it will ruin my monitor or new MacBook Air. I am in the process of trying to return. I will just plug the MacBook in as usual.

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Jun 24, 2021 12:09 AM in response to FL-Grandma

You can charge from the display's MagSafe via an adapter.

https://elecjet.com/products/anywatt-magsafe

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Can I attach my 2015 Thunderbolt Monitor to a new 2021 MacBook Air with an adapter?

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