The Thunderbolt 3 display market is virtually nonexistent, or so it seems. While the company is plotting a return with a new external display in 2019, there are a few third-party options worth noting. DisplaysĪpple says the new MacBook Air is capable of powering one external display with 5120×2880 or two external displays with 4096×2304. Since Apple’s exit from the display market back in 2016, things have been a bit messy for Apple users. The Cable Matters Thunderbolt 3 dock is pricer than USB-C alternatives, but you get far more power and versatility. This dock includes 60W power delivery, HDMI 2.0, an SD card reader, 5 USB-A ports, 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports, and Gigabit Ethernet. A popular option here is the Cable Matter Thunderbolt 4 dock. If you want something Thunderbolt 3-enabled with higher performance, you’re going to have to spend more and generally get something with a larger footprint.
One of the most common accessories for USB-C and Thunderbolt 3-enabled Macs is a hub of some sort.
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This is somewhat surprising seeing that the 12-inch MacBook features USB-C connectivity, but it is not a dual-port also capable of Thunderbolt 3.Īs we noted in our full MacBook lineup comparison, the 12-inch MacBook’s USB-C port maxes out a throughput of 5 Gbps, while the Retina MacBook Air’s Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port maxes out at 40 Gbps and supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, which enables speeds of up to 10 Gbps for non-Thunderbolt 3 accessories USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 Hubs One important thing to note right off the bat is that both USB-C ports on the new MacBook Air are also Thunderbolt 3 capable. Read on as we roundup some of the MacBook Air accessories with USB-C & Thunderbolt 3.
While the transition to USB-C is bound to be bumpy for some MacBook Air users, it also opens the MacBook up to a host of new accessories and peripherals. As many anticipated, the new MacBook Air drops all of its legacy ports in favor of USB-C. Apple finally debuted its long-awaited new Retina MacBook Air last Tuesday.