Can I connect an older Mac monitor to my MacBook Pro using Thunderbolt 2 cables?
Can I connect a monitor using a thunderbolt 2 connection to my MacBook Pro 2023?
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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.5
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There are TWO displays, commonly mistaken for each other that appear to have a Thunderbolt-2 interface.
The Apple Thunderbolt Display 27-in A1407 has a lead in cord with ONLY TWO connectors -- Thunderbolt-2 and MagSafe. This diaply works great with the Apple ThunderBolt-3 <-> Thunderbolt-2 adapter, US$50.
In addition to the built-in Thunderbolt cable, the display also has a built-in MagSafe-2 connector that charges an older Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
from:
https://everymac.com/monitors/apple/thunderbolt/specs/apple-thunderbolt-display-27-inch-specs.html
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The one with Mini DisplayPort and a USB-A pigtail does not work with that adapter, but works fine with a USB-C to miniDisplayPort adapter.
Cinema display LED 27-in A1316 from 2011 features lead-in cord with three connectors:
It includes three USB 2.0 ports and a convenient single cable with THREE connectors (Mini DisplayPort, MagSafe-2, and USB 2.0), a built-in iSight camera with a mic and a 2.1 speaker system.
from:
https://everymac.com/monitors/apple/studio_cinema/specs/apple-led-cinema-display-27-inch-specs.html