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Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter adaptor

Can I use Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter adaptor to connect my Mac Pro 2013 (Late) to the LG 4k display sold by apple?

Mac Pro, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 24, 2021 11:10 AM

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Posted on Aug 24, 2021 11:27 AM

ONLY if that is a geniuine ThunderBolt display.

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.

Use the Thunderbolt port of this adapter to connect your Mac to a display that uses a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable. For example, you can use this adapter to connect your Mac to an Apple Thunderbolt Display or LG Thunderbolt 2 display.

from:

About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support

executive summary: this adapter supports ONLY genuine Thunderbolt displays, and no other display protocols whatsoever. NO DisplayPort, NO HDMI, NO Mini DisplayPort, NO USB-C, NO DVI, NO VGA.

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