StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - TB3 Laptop to TB2 Displays & Devices - Thunderbolt 2 20Gbps or Thunderbolt 1 10Gbps Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Certified- Windows/Mac

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If you’ve got an older Thunderbolt 2 dock or TB2 monitor setup and you’re moving to a Thunderbolt 3 (or USB‑C TB3) laptop, this is the kind of small, fairly painless adapter that can save you from replacing a whole rig. At £24.23 ex‑VAT, it’s good value for the “I just need it to work” scenario, and StarTech tends to be more reliable than the no‑name adapters that can be flakey with negotiation and cable wake-up behavior.

That said, it’s not a magic “convert anything to anything” box. You’ll only be happy if your displays/devices genuinely work over Thunderbolt 2 (not DisplayPort-only gear, not quirky hubs, etc.). Also, Thunderbolt 2 tops out at lower performance, so if you’re trying to push high-bandwidth multi-display workloads, you may hit limits compared to using native TB3/TB4 docks. If you’re doing basic single-display or simple TB2 device connectivity, buy it; if you’re building a serious multi-monitor workflow and want headroom, you’re probably better off upgrading the dock/cables rather than relying on a downgrade adapter.