Is there a possible way to set up 2 or more monitors with Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-51-565U0)?

I understand that there's only 1 usb-c port and it's not one with the lightning icon. And I read that if there's no such icon, this laptop is physically incapable of extending monitors from the usb-c port.

I also read about using docks? HDMI to usb-c port docks. I'm definitely not someone with enough knowledge to know. I bought one but it doesn't work. I don't know if it's the usb-c port or just that dock (https://uniaccessories.io/collections/latest-innovation/products/usb-c_8in1_hub).

For your reference, this is the model I got a few years back (Acer Nitro 5 15.6" Gaming Laptop ( i5-7300HQ, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B071JLXGCW/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_58COEbHWNNMFW).

And this was one adapters that I saw in another question (https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Graphics-Multiple-Monitors-2560x1440/dp/B01C6HBJOA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Plugable+USB+3.0+to+HDMI&qid=1561052329&s=electronics&sr=1-3).

Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

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batmalin

Hi , this model doesn`t support video output via usb-c so no dock will work. You can try hdmi splitter thou.

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batmalin

Hi , this model doesn`t support video output via usb-c so no dock will work. You can try hdmi splitter thou.

ikyi

batmalin said:

Hi , this model doesn`t support video output via usb-c so no dock will work. You can try hdmi splitter thou.

Alrighty. Thanks. I'll make sure my next laptop has that support. Do you mind telling me what to look for? I can look for a lightning icon on a physical laptop. But in the specs, is there a specific term for it?