I would like to use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to connect a DisplayPort monitor to my USB-C Mac.
Thunderbolt 2 and Mini DisplayPort use the same connector, so it seems like this should work.
Will this adapter convert Mini DisplayPort monitor signals to USB-C / Thunderbolt 3?
I'm specifically attempting to connect a non-Thunderbolt Apple Cinema Display to my Mac via Apple-branded adapters.
Best Answer
The Apple adapter is unfortunately not compatible with DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort monitor signals, despite the cables and ports having the same shape.
It can only be used to bridge Thunderbolt signals, not DisplayPort.
This is confirmed in the product notes:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207266
This adapter does work for the Apple Thunderbolt Display, but not for the Apple Cinema Display (DVI or Dual-Link DVI) or Apple LED Cinema Display (Mini DisplayPort)
Apple does not manufacture a first-party Mini DisplayPort to USB-3 adapter.