---
product_id: 14750788
title: "Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter"
brand: "apple"
price: "$94862"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/14750788-apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
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# Thunderbolt port compatibility Compact 2.6 x 8.6 x 1 inch design FireWire 800 output with 7W power Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter

**Brand:** apple
**Price:** $94862
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Connect the past to your future — power your legacy gear with Apple precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter by apple
- **How much does it cost?** $94862 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/14750788-apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter)

## Best For

- apple enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apple brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerful 7W Output:** Supports bus-powered peripherals like hard drives and audio gear without extra cables.
- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Slim, lightweight design fits perfectly in your professional toolkit or laptop bag.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** Instantly recognized by macOS (10.7.4+), no drivers needed—get to work faster.
- • **Apple-Certified Reliability:** Engineered by Apple for flawless compatibility with your Thunderbolt Mac lineup.
- • **Seamless Legacy Connectivity:** Bridge your modern Mac with classic FireWire devices effortlessly.

## Overview

The Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter is a compact, high-quality accessory that enables Thunderbolt-equipped Macs to connect seamlessly to FireWire 800 devices. Delivering up to 7W of power for bus-powered peripherals, it supports a wide range of Mac models running OS X 10.7.4 or later, making it an essential tool for professionals needing reliable legacy device integration.

## Description

Easily connect your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac to a FireWire device with the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter. Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer, giving you a FireWire 800 port that supplies up to 7W for bus-powered peripherals like hard drives and audio devices.

Review: Well made and functional - Pricey but it works. Ordered from desertcart warehouse. I used this to attach my Macbook Pro (older version) with the first generation thunderbolt plug to my old Canon Elura camcorder via a firewire cable. I also needed a firewire 400-800 adapter for the cable. After daisy chaining this to my laptop, iMovie was able to import my home movies archived on Mini DV tape. I also tried to order a thunderbolt-3 (USB-C) to thunderbolt-1 adapter from desertcart warehouse but received the wrong item. Will try to buy a new adapter at desertcart or at the Apple store. I can then daisy chain all the cables and adapters to my new Macbook Air (M2) via USB-C and try iMovie again.
Review: Finally connected my Motif xs8 to newer computer! - Works well combined with other adapters to connect 2017 iMac i7 to my Yamaha Motif xs8 synthesizer running cubase 13 pro. This was quite a relief to me. I'm happy!

## Features

- Easily connect your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac to a FireWire device with the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter.
- Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer, giving you a FireWire 800 port that supplies up to 7W for bus-powered peripherals like hard drives and audio devices.
- System Requiremntes: OS X v10.7.4 or later, Thunderbolt-equipped Mac computer
- Compatible Devices: Macbook Air (13-inch, Early 2015-2017), MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012-2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2012-2015), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015), iMac (Retina 4K, 27-inch, Late 2014-2015), mac mini (Late 2014), Mac Pro (Late 2013)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Apple |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | Macbook Air (13-inch, Early 2015-2017), MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012-2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2012-2015), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015), iMac (Retina 4K, 27-inch, Late 2014-2015), mac mini (Late 2014), Mac Pro (Late 2013) Compatible Devices Macbook Air (13-inch, Early 2015-2017), MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012-2015), MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2012-2015), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015), iMac (Retina 4K, 27-inch, Late 2014-2015), mac mini (Late 2014), Mac Pro (Late 2013) See more |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.6 x 8.6 x 1 inches |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Apple
- **Color:** White
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.6 x 8.6 x 1 inches
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal, gaming, business

## Images

![Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21YURmL+ocL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this compatible with Thunderbolt 3?**
A: It is May 28, 2020 and I can confirm this adapter works with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a brand new MacBook Pro (MacBook Pro 13-inch 2020 with 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports).  I am connecting an old Firewire external drive with (1) a fire wire cable connected to (2) this Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Firewire adapter, and then connect that adapter to a (3) Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, and then connect that adapter to a Thunderbolt 3 port on the new MacBook Pro.

**Q: My Male firewire plug has a rounded edge on one side. I cant see that on the picture??**
A: The rounded edge on your cable is Firewire 400 (also known as 1394a) with a 6-pin connector. 4-pin is the minimum (shaped like a small rectangle) and only handles data connections; the extra two pins on your 6-pin version provide power to supported devices. This adapter is for 9-pin Firewire 800 (also known as 1394b), which is backwards compatible, but you'll need a second (less expensive) adapter. Your solution will look like this: Just get an adapter head/short cable that goes from female Firewire 400 6-pin to male Firewire 800 9-pin, then plug that into this adapter, which will then be ready to use with your Thunderbolt 1/2 device. The connection will work fine, just at Firewire 400 speeds. Unfortunately, this clunkiness is the only way to go about it because Firewire was phased out in the early 2010s.

**Q: Can i connect a thunderbolt drive to the firewire 800 port on my macbook pro?**
A: I tried to connect my 2011 iMac with 1 firewire port to a LaCie 2big Dock 8TB External RAID Hard Drive (that has it's own power) using a Apple Thunderbolt 2 to FireWire Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a firewire cable at the Apple Store.  The drive did not appear on the Mac.  But if I used a Thunderbolt 3 to USB-a cable the Lacie drive came up on the iMac.

**Q: would it work for the firewire 1394b?**
A: Yes. It's FireWire 800 (1394b) with square/rectangular 9pin female connection to male thunderbolt connection

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made and functional
*by D***C on January 4, 2024*

Pricey but it works. Ordered from Amazon warehouse. I used this to attach my Macbook Pro (older version) with the first generation thunderbolt plug to my old Canon Elura camcorder via a firewire cable. I also needed a firewire 400-800 adapter for the cable. After daisy chaining this to my laptop, iMovie was able to import my home movies archived on Mini DV tape. I also tried to order a thunderbolt-3 (USB-C) to thunderbolt-1 adapter from Amazon warehouse but received the wrong item. Will try to buy a new adapter at Amazon or at the Apple store. I can then daisy chain all the cables and adapters to my new Macbook Air (M2) via USB-C and try iMovie again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally connected my Motif xs8 to newer computer!
*by R***. on July 12, 2025*

Works well combined with other adapters to connect 2017 iMac i7 to my Yamaha Motif xs8 synthesizer running cubase 13 pro. This was quite a relief to me. I'm happy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works for FireWire external drives
*by D***S on December 5, 2022*

I could not find a third party Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter - yeah apple works and apple is expensive . There are 3 types of Thunderbolt ports . #1 is for video only for external monitor . #2 ( this model) is for external monitor AND things like external drives like firewire ( in my case ) firewire is old tech but it works and there must still be enough out there for them to make the adapter . #3 Thunderbolt I think does it all . NOTE I saw a guy on youtube that needed to get data onto or off of a newer MacBook Pro and the only way he could do it was use a #3 into the laptop .. THEN a #2 into the #3 and then out to fire wire . Any way hope this may help people . The adapter works . THanks

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*Store origin: CO*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*