Apple's 2021 11-inch iPad Pro was the first iPad to receive Thunderbolt — the single USB-C port runs Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 at up to 40 Gb/s, four times the 10 Gb/s of the previous A12Z. That capacity drives one external display up to 6K@60Hz over a USB-C-to-DisplayPort or Thunderbolt cable, plus Thunderbolt SSDs and docks. The 3-pin Smart Connector on the back attaches a Magic Keyboard with no cable. No 3.5mm jack, no microSD, no Lightning.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2021
- Model Number
- A2377 / A2459 / A2301 / A2460
- Category
- Tablet
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) | 1 | 20 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | USB-C (bottom) | Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 over USB-C, up to 40 Gb/s. DisplayPort Alt Mode for one external display up to 6K@60Hz. Used for charging (20W PD), data and display. |
| Apple Smart Connector (3-pin) | 1 | — | — | Smart Connector (back) | 3-pin pogo connector on the back for the Magic Keyboard / Smart Keyboard Folio. Carries power and data between iPad and keyboard — no separate cable. |
Other Apple Tablet models with the same ports
Notes & Compatibility
First iPad with Thunderbolt — Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 over USB-C, up to 40 Gb/s. Supports one external display up to 6K@60Hz over DisplayPort Alt Mode, plus Thunderbolt SSDs. Charges over the same port using the bundled 20W USB-C PD adapter. Apple Pencil (2nd gen) charges via the magnetic strip on the long edge — not modelled as a port. No 3.5mm jack, no microSD, no Lightning. Smart Connector (3-pin pogo) on the back contacts the Magic Keyboard.