Note: the Apple adapter is impressive in that it appears to be bi-directional, that is, TB2 or TB3 host to TB2 or TB3 peripheral. Or Apple USB-C to USB Adapter The USB-C to USB Adapter lets you connect standard USB accessories - flash drives and cameras, for example - and iOS devices to any Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your MacBook Pro.īelkin Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 AdapterĪpple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Tripp Lite 4-Port USB-C to USB-A Portable Hub Satechi Type-C USB 3.0 3 in 1 Combo Hub Sanho HyperDrive USB Type-C 5-in-1 Hub with Pass Through Charging SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS-II Card USB-C Reader TESTED DOES NOT WORK WITH MY LEXAR SDXC 256GB CARDSĪdapt USB card reader via USB-C to USB adapter?

OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock offers 13 ports of various kinds OWC confirms that the OWC USB-C Dock and OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock work with new Macbook Pro (TB2 Dock requires Apple TB3-to-TB2 adapter). Challenge:īEST all-in-one USB and Thunderbolt and SD card reader for desktop use with AC power availability However, the best overall solution for desktop users of the 2016 MacBook Pro (with AC power), is the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock. The table below summarizes various options for using existing displays, card readers, Thunderbolt 2 devices, USB devices, etcetera on the late 2016 MacBook Pro. This is the easy route to compatibility for USB devices. OWC has high quality USB-C to USB cables as well as regular USB and USB-C cables. The cost does not include a card reader, or any redundancy (in case of failure when traveling), or the need for more than one TB3 to TB2 adapter at times, so the real cost is closer to $300.

The table that follows shows more options. Shown my minimum cost ($160) just to adapt what I have to the late 2016 Apple MacBook Pro(and no card reader is included, that is still needed). Update: less than a week after this was written, Apple has dropped prices substantially on USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 adapters. It’s disappointing given the premium pricing and the absolute need for these adapters (well, at least the USB-C to USB one). Unlike past MacBook Pro models, no adapters are shipped with the $2300 - $4400 MacBook Pro. These ports are incompatible with USB and Thunderbolt 2 without adapters, rendering any and all prior peripherals unusable without the necessary adapters (USB hard drives, Thunderbolt 2 devices, displays, card readers, etc).

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