There may be another similar case that this information is helpful. For those that already have a dock this is a workable solution. This is not a low cost solution and so I don't expect people to just run out to buy a TB3 dock to plug in a portable USB-C display. In reading reviews of people using TB3 docks with TB2 hosts the downstream USB ports will still work as it seems every TB3 dock has a USB controller in them. The upstream port will be USB-C as well but a TB2 to TB3 adapter to the laptop will provide the necessary connection. A common Thunderbolt 3 dock should work so long as it provide the necessary 7.5 watts on a downstream USB-C port that supports USB and DP.

(pin_20) This is so that there is power for active or amplified cables. DisplayPort specifies that both the source and sink are to supply power to the cable. Because DisplayPort does not provide power to the device this display will not work with a mini-DP to USB-C cable. To get video to this display means using a DisplayPort cable. A Thunderbolt adapter will not work because this is not a Thunderbolt device. I agree with other answers that this will not work but for a different reason.

recommendations and ideas much appreciated. just as long as it works and powered by the Macbooks ports as the Macbook can be running from the wall charger as required.Īgain a portable setup preferably single cable. I am not against the idea of utilizing the two thunderbolt ports one for display and one to power said display if required OR even use the HDMI port etc. It doesn't have to be the above mentioned Asus screen but it looks the goods and no less then 1920x1080. MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) Thunderbolt 2 port for small second display (ASUS MB169C+ Portable USB Monitor for eg)Ĭan I get a bidirectional adapter like the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter? I believe the thunderbolt port puts out 9.9 W max and this display Power Consumption(Typical):<7.5W* *measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/ USB/ Card reader connection)īasically I need a second portable screen 13' - 15' preferably type C like a large variety of modern displays available as mentioned above, preferably powered from the adapted thunderbolt 2 port etc, that way when I update the Macbook Pro later the screen will be usable on any updated model with Thunderbolt 3.

Early 2015 macbook pro 13 usb