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I didn't have a Mac when testing the unit. But a Mac should recognize it when plugged in via USB C. If not, Mac has a Sound option under the command center where you should be able to select which device to output to.

I honesty returned the unit within the return window. It worked fine, but I didn’t love it. Might try something else in the future.

It supports 4k @ 60, yes!

It’s been a while since doing this mod, but if I recall correctly, the bracket doesn’t expand wide enough to go around the end of the bar. But it would definitely look cleaner!

It doesn’t have Bluetooth, but if your phone is USB C, it should recognize it as an output source!

Definitely! If you have a computer that does not have an HDMI output, then this works. The Surface laptops only have USB C out, so that's where I ran a cable from USB C to HDMI. But if you're using a computer with an HDMI output, then the USB C on the Audio Dock is a waste.

I also discovered this problem. You can find other USB-C output docks on the market that also support mobile phone charging, data transmission, HDMI, etc.

Nada! I tried that, and it does need to be connected to its (rather chunky) power brick. I was a bit disappointed about this, since the size of the unit would seem like it could run off a USB C port. Now, my laptop doesn’t have thunderbolt ports, so not sure if that would make a difference.

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Hi! It was the EleTab Single Monitor Desk Mount a.co/d/aGNwszU Unfortunately, it shows as not currently available, but I also bought it in 2020.

Hey! I think it’s a solid docking station/ speakerphone solution, as long as the two ports (usb c and usb a) are enough for you. The uplink cable gives 60w charging, which has been fine for my surface laptop 3, and the usb c should provide fast enough transfer speeds for the external HDD. If you use Teams, than the integration is nice, but the speakerphone still works with any communication app.

@@Ibeard2differ is 60w charging enough for Surface laptop 5 ? Also how is audio quality of this ? And can this be connected to any desktop PC as well ?

@@niatech5337 Surface laptops use 65w chargers, so this will charge the Surface 5. The audio quality sounds great for the unit size! I found the microphone lacking. If your desktop has USB C ports, I don’t see why this wouldn’t work with it.

@@Ibeard2differ one last thing.if this is connected to laptop 5, does it need seperate power source ? And is the sound from this equal / better / considerably better from the surface laptop 4/5 laptop inbuilt speakers ?

@@niatech5337 Good question! Had to go test it. The dock does need to be plugged into the supplied power supply to work. I’d say the speaker sounds much better than the one on the laptop. While the Surface laptops tend to sound good, they still lack bass and can sound “tinny”. The Audio Dock has a warm, full sound that’s great for the size! It gives a nice added oomph to the listening experience.

Nope! I stopped using that card a while back. I use a Fiio K3 DAC now.

CPU is Ryzen 5 2600. GPU is RTX 2060.

Total was $1200 (after also getting a new GPU). I had originally set out to do a sub $800 build. If you reuse some old parts (like hard drives) and search for deals, you could get a similar system for $800 or less.

Oh nice! Thanks for the info. I may still do that, but I switched out the GPU to a 2060 and it doesn't get about 63 even when pushing it!

Thanks Keiko! Next one is going to be better! Almost done editing!