how do you tell the difference? Will they support TB2 display? It also says the USB-C ports are 'data only' or 'power only' but they are both USB-C. The dongle seems overkill I really just need a USB-C dongle with 2 more USB-C ports and an ethernet point. Ethernet cable from time to time to troubleshoot issues with routers, not at the same time as the display.An AnyWatt MagSafe 1 to USB-C adapter to use the display's MagSafe power cable.An Apple ThunderBolt 2 to ThunderBolt 3/USB-C adapter to connected to the display.I'm new to USB-C dongles/docks/adapters/hubs (I am going to use ' dongles' to mean all 4 because I don't understand the implied differences) and would like to know what combination would be efficient and supported.

Still don’t grasp the whole concept of USB-C and Thunderbolt connectivity? Or perhaps, you have some unanswered questions? Leave a comment below and we’ll try to get you some answers.I just got a 16' MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 2021) and want to continue using my Apple Thunderbolt Display.

Future releases will most definitely use the Thunderbolt 4 standard, too. Currently, only the latest M1-powered Macs introduced in 2020 ship with Thunderbolt 4 or USB-4 ports.

Thunderbolt 3, on the other hand, can only handle one 4K display. For context, a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C connector can transmit video signals to one 8K display or two 4K displays. Thunderbolt 4 comes with better security and improved support for video data transfer. Both standards also have the same 40Gbps maximum data transfer speed, but Thunderbolt 4 is superior. They are backward-compatible high-speed ports that work with all USB-C specifications/generations. However, only the Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 standard use the USB-C interface. MacBooks come with Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt 2, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4 ports. USB-C: Thunderbolt 3 Vs Thunderbolt 4 on Mac For the best experience, plug devices directly into your Mac or use compatible accessories. For context, if you plug a USB 2.0 hub into your Mac, devices connected to the hub will be limited to USB 2.0 speed.

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