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GeezerVison is showing support.apple.com — Identify the ports on your Mac - Apple Support Identify the ports on your MacIf 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. Information about these and other types of Mac ports is in the specifications for your Mac:
Thunderbolt 5
You can connect external displays and other devices that connect using a Thunderbolt 5 
If you have a Mac Studio with M3 Ultra, you can also connect a display or Thunderbolt device to the Thunderbolt 5 ports on the front of the computer. Thunderbolt 4
These Mac models have Thunderbolt 4 ports:
You can connect external displays and other devices that connect using a Thunderbolt 4 If you have a Mac Studio with M1 or M2 Ultra, you can also connect a display or Thunderbolt device to the Thunderbolt 4 ports on the front of the computer. Thunderbolt / USB 4
These Mac models have Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports:
You can connect a single external display and other devices that connect using either a Thunderbolt 3 
On iMac (2021 or later), the Thunderbolt symbol Thunderbolt 3
These Mac models have Thunderbolt 3 ports:
Use these ports with displays and other devices that connect using either a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C
These Mac models have USB-C ports:
On MacBook Neo, use the rightmost USB-C port when you’re facing the left side of the Mac to connect USB 2 devices, and the leftmost USB-C port when you’re facing the left side of the Mac to connect a display or USB 3 devices that connect using a USB-C cable. Either port can be used with a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your laptop. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you can use an adapter to connect it. If devices connected through a hub or external display do not respond, they may not be compatible. On Mac mini introduced in 2024 or later and Mac Studio models with M1 Max or M2 Max, use the USB-C ports on the front of the computer with external devices that connect using a USB-C On iMac (four-port model only), use the USB-C ports with external devices that connect using a USB-C cable. To connect an external display, use either of the ports with the Thunderbolt symbol On MacBook, use this port with displays and other devices that connect using a USB-C cable. You can also connect a USB-C power adapter and cable to charge your laptop. If you have a device that doesn't connect to this port, you can use an adapter to connect it. HDMI
These Mac models have an HDMI port:
Use HDMI with displays and TVs that connect using an HDMI cable. SD cardThese Mac models have an SDXC card slot:
Use the SD card slot with SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, and UHS-II media cards, such as those used by digital cameras. Ethernet
Use Ethernet On some iMac models, the Ethernet port is located on the computer's power adapter. If your Mac or power adapter doesn't have an Ethernet port, you can use an Ethernet adapter. PowerUse the power port on your Mac laptop to connect your computer to AC power using a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and USB-C power adapter, MagSafe 2 power adapter, or MagSafe power adapter. Some Mac laptops have a dedicated charging port while others use only USB-C ports to charge. Learn how to identify your Mac power adapter and how to fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. MagSafe 2 and MagSafe power adapters are not compatible with MagSafe 3. AudioUse Audio-Out Use Audio-In USB-A
Use these ports with devices that connect using a USB-A 
Left to right: power, two Thunderbolt, USB-A, and Audio-Out. Thunderbolt
These Mac models have Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports:
Use these ports with displays and other devices that connect using a Thunderbolt Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort. They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display. Mini DisplayPort
These Mac models have Mini DisplayPort:
Use this port with displays that connect using a Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort is not the same as Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2. They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. FireWire
Use FireWire Mac support for FireWire connections requires macOS Sequoia 15 or earlier. Learn moreInformation about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.
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