The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Just plug it in and youre good to go.

But those ports are only of one type: Thunderbolt 3, which is compatible with USB-C.

But you probably have devices that use USB-A, Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, DisplayPort, HDMI, or something else.

If youre planning to buy a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, make sure you set aside a considerable amount of cash for the adapters you need.

Apple doesnt include any in the box, except for a power adapter.

It connects via USB-C, and includes a USB-C pass-through port, two USB 3.0 ports, and an HDMI port with 4K (30Hz) support.

Weve come up with this guide to help you sort out what you need, and we link to the appropriate adapter in the online Apple Store or on Amazon.

You can also use the quick link list below to jump to the info you need.

Read user reviews whenever possible, and read the specifications to make sure the adapter can do what you need it to do.

If theres a connection we missed, or you have advice on what adapters to buy, let us know on Twitter or Facebook.

How to connect USB-C devices The Thunderbolt 3 ports in the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air work with USB-C devices, which have the same connector shape.

If you want to use a USB-C device, you can just plug it into one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports.

No adapter necessary.

Whew. Back to top How to connect USB-A devices USB-A is the USB connector with which youre probably most familiar.

Its the USB connector that was on the previous MacBooks.

Terms like USB 3 and USB 2 refer to the speed at which data travels through the connector.) You can get a dock, like the before-mentioned Satechi.

Or you can get Apples 19 USB-C to USB Adapter Remove non-product link.

Anker sells a USB-C to 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub Remove non-product link (18 on Amazon) that provides four USB-A ports.

Youll need a new cable, like the 15 StarTech USB C to Micro USB Cable Remove non-product link.

The name of the cable is confusing, because it could be mistaken for micro USB.

But if you check the product page on StarTechs website, you can see a clear shot of the micro B SuperSpeed connector on the cable, which is quite different from micro USB.

Back to top How to connect an iPhone or iPad If you are still using the USB-A to Lightning (or 30-pin, if youre using an older iOS device) cable that came with your device, you can get the USB-C to USB Adapter Remove non-product link mentioned above in the USB-A section.

Dont want an adapter Buy a 19 Lightning to USB-C Cable Remove non-product link (1m).

Remove non-product link This adapter has a female Lightning connector on one end, so you can plug in your Lightning earphones.

The other side is a standard USB-C connector that you plug into your MacBook.

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The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Just plug it in and youre good to go.

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