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DisplayPort Alt Compatibility on late-2016 MacBook with TouchBar

Hello!


So, I am trying to establish whether or not the late-2016 MacBook Pro with TouchBar has DisplayPort Alt (Or DisplayPort Alternate) compatibility. Certain peripherals seem to require this, and I am unable to track down whether or not it exists in the MBPTD.


I know for sure that there is one device (I am about to return) which is the Kensington SD4600P USB-C Docking Station with Power Delivery Charging which does require DisplayPort Alt mode and, as confirmed with Kensington Support, is not compatible with the MBPTD. I am just not clear if this has anything to do with the DisplayPort Alt mode.


Thanks so much for your help!

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2016), macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Nov 17, 2016 3:19 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2016 4:26 PM

Hi Da BomB,

As I am understanding it, you're trying to figure out if the late 2016 MacBook Pro is compatible with the DisplayPort Alternate. The MacBook Pro's Thunderbolt 3 supports USB 3.1.

For more information, please click on the following link:

Thunderbolt™ 3 – The USB-C That Does It All

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities and please feel free to let us know if this helps or if you have any further questions.

Have a great day!
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Nov 18, 2016 4:26 PM in response to Da BomB

Hi Da BomB,

As I am understanding it, you're trying to figure out if the late 2016 MacBook Pro is compatible with the DisplayPort Alternate. The MacBook Pro's Thunderbolt 3 supports USB 3.1.

For more information, please click on the following link:

Thunderbolt™ 3 – The USB-C That Does It All

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities and please feel free to let us know if this helps or if you have any further questions.

Have a great day!

DisplayPort Alt Compatibility on late-2016 MacBook with TouchBar

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