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  1. Identify the ports on your Mac - Apple Support

    • If you're not sure which port to use with your external display, hard drive, camera, printer, iPhone, iPad, or other device, the port shapes and symbols in this guide should help. … See more

    Thunderbolt 4

    These Mac models have Thunderbolt 4 ports:
    •14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro, M2 Pro, M3 … See more

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    Thunderbolt / USB 4

    These Mac models have Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports:
    •14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 introduced in 2023 or later
    •iMac intro… See more

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    Thunderbolt 3

    These Mac models have Thunderbolt 3 ports:
    •Intel-based MacBook Pro models introduced in 2016 through 2020
    •Intel-base… See more

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    USB-C

    These Mac models have USB-C ports:
    •iMac with four ports introduced in 2021 or later
    •MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
    •Mac Studi… See more

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  1. The ports on a MacBook Air include12345:
    • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, USB 4, and USB 3.1 Gen 2)
    • 3.5 mm headphone jack
    • Some models may have additional ports such as HDMI, SDXC, and MagSafe 3 charging port.
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    Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) 3.5 mm headphone jack
    The answer is that MacBook Air no longer has traditional USB ports. Instead, it primarily uses USB-C ports for connectivity and charging.
    www.anker.com/blogs/hubs-and-docks/does-macb…
    The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) has two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports and a headphone jack, which is the same compliment as the 13in MacBook Pro (M1, 2020). If you want more, then you’ll need to opt for the 13in MacBook Pro (Intel) or 16in MacBook Pro models which feature four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports instead.
    www.macworld.com/article/677005/which-mac-has …
    MacBook Air models with M2 chip that range from 2022 to 2023 have three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC port, a headphone jack, and a MagSafe 3 charging port. The Thunderbolt 4 USB-C is the fastest port and all three of them offer the identical transfer speed.
    www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/usb-adapter-f…
    While the Pro 2021 had three ports, the new MacBook Air has two Thunderbolt ports that support charging, an external display, Thunderbolt 3, USB 4 and USB 3.1 Gen 2. Where it is: Both Thunderbolt ports are on the left side of the MacBook Air 2022 next to the MagSafe port.
    www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apples-m2-macboo…
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  6. Apple's M2 MacBook Air Only Has 4 Ports. Here's What …

    Jun 8, 2022 · While the Pro 2021 had three ports, the new MacBook Air has two Thunderbolt ports that support charging, an external display, Thunderbolt 3, USB 4 and USB 3.1 Gen 2. Where it is: Both...

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    Jul 2, 2021 · You'll find these ports on the following MacBook models: 2016 to 2020 MacBook Pro. 2017 to 2020 MacBook Air. 2021 M1 MacBook Pro. 2021 M1 MacBook Air. Thunderbolt 3 ports are so fast you can plug in virtually …

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    Mar 11, 2024 · Here are the ports on the MacBook Air: two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, a MagSafe 3 charging port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. That’s it.

  9. What ports does the MacBook Air (M2) have? Does it …

    Jun 9, 2023 · The 2022 MacBook Air comes with an array of ports that's not too far from the last model, but it has one big change: MagSafe is back.

  10. A Beginner’s Guide to the Ports on Your Mac | Envato …

    Mar 11, 2013 · Thunderbolt, HDMI, USB 3.0, FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio. What do they all do? If you’re new to the Mac, or computers in general, here’s a comprehensive guide explaining what all the ports do on …

  11. How to add more ports to a MacBook - Macworld

    May 2, 2019 · The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro combine the USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3 (as do all the desktop Macs). Where USB-C on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro tops out on 10Gbps, Thunderbolt goes...