Can I use USB-C port on my Acer Aspire E5-774G for audio output and mic input?

SausageJuicer

My 3.5mm audio port on my Acer Aspire E5-774G has been unable to detect the tip (left channel) of any 3.5mm audio jack for years and I've been stuck using bluetooth headsets. I hate the audio quality and specifically, every bluetooth headset offers two options, "Headphones" (good quality audio but can't use microphone) and "Headset" (bad quality audio but can use microphone). Now my laptop also has a USB-C port that I've never used but now I'm wondering, can I use a USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter through this port with my wired headphones to have both good quality audio and the ability to use my headset's microphone? I've heard that some tech is unable to provide audio through USB-C but I also see newer phones these days replacing their 3.5mm audio jack with the USB-C port for both headphones and charging. Someone please help me out here. Thank you!

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/679286/can-i-use-usb-c-port-on-my-acer-aspire-e5-774g-for-audio-output-and-mic-input

Your E5-774G has a USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB Type C is the port, and if you look closely at the specifications, you'll find that port can do this:

• Charging
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
• Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output
• VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately)
• HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)

USB-C isn’t so simple. With USB-C, audio data can be sent out the port either as an analog or a digital signal. If the signal is sent as an analog signal, a connected pair of headphones can simply carry that signal to its drivers to produce sound waves, get a USB-C to 3.5"adaptor and try it out as it should work..