Aspire A515-55 Series,Model N18Q13-Query to find a more compact and streamlined solution, like HP-G5
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I work from home on alternate days, and we share a desk with two monitors. I'm looking for an easy and compact solution to quickly connect and disconnect both laptops to the monitors.
At work, I use an HP G5 docking station with my laptop, and it works perfectly. However, I’m not sure if her laptop, an Acer Aspire A515-55-76DW (Model N18Q13), supports video output via USB-C since it’s a 2020 model.
Currently, she connects one monitor directly via HDMI, and for the second monitor, she uses a j5Create adapter. We're hoping to find a more compact and streamlined solution, like the HP G5.
Could anyone help us figure this out?
Thanks in advance!
LD
G5:
https://www.hp.com/ch-en/shop/product.aspx?id=5tw10aa&opt=uuz&sel=acc
Acer:
https://www.digitec.ch/it/s1/product/acer-aspirare-5-a515-55-76dw-1560-intel-core-i7-1065g7-16-gb-1000-gb-notebook-14030523?tagIds=614
j5:
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Best Answer
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The Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-76DW does not support USB-C DP Alt Mode for video output. The USB-C port on this model is primarily for data transfer and does not support DisplayPort Alternate Mode. The j5Create USB 3.0 hub would be a solution but that link does not mention the max. supported refresh rate for 2K so one has to assume only 30Hz. I recommend looking for a better Active Graphics USB3.0 adapter something like this Amazon.com: WAVLINK USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter for Dual Monitors, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for Mac and Windows, Thunderbolt 3/4, USB 3.0 or USB-C, 1080p@60Hz : Electronics or higher end: Amazon.com: USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter - 4K+4K 60Hz Ultra HD - Built-in DisplayLink DL6950 Chip - Extend Screen to Multiple Monitor TV Compatible with Windows,Mac OS,Android,Chrome OS,Ubuntu(HDMI+HDMI) : Electronics or a proper docking station Amazon.com: WAVLINK USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual 4K Display Universal Laptop Docking Station with DisplayPort and HDMI Docking Staion Dual Monitor for Mac, Windows(2 HDMI, 2 DP, Gigabit Ethernet, 6 USB 3.0, Audio) : Electronics
Note, not compatible with Linux and you need to download the driver from the DisplayLink official website.
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The Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-76DW does not support USB-C DP Alt Mode for video output. The USB-C port on this model is primarily for data transfer and does not support DisplayPort Alternate Mode. The j5Create USB 3.0 hub would be a solution but that link does not mention the max. supported refresh rate for 2K so one has to assume only 30Hz. I recommend looking for a better Active Graphics USB3.0 adapter something like this Amazon.com: WAVLINK USB 3.0 or USB C to HDMI Adapter for Dual Monitors, Universal Video Graphics Adapter for Mac and Windows, Thunderbolt 3/4, USB 3.0 or USB-C, 1080p@60Hz : Electronics or higher end: Amazon.com: USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter - 4K+4K 60Hz Ultra HD - Built-in DisplayLink DL6950 Chip - Extend Screen to Multiple Monitor TV Compatible with Windows,Mac OS,Android,Chrome OS,Ubuntu(HDMI+HDMI) : Electronics or a proper docking station Amazon.com: WAVLINK USB 3.0 and USB-C Dual 4K Display Universal Laptop Docking Station with DisplayPort and HDMI Docking Staion Dual Monitor for Mac, Windows(2 HDMI, 2 DP, Gigabit Ethernet, 6 USB 3.0, Audio) : Electronics
Note, not compatible with Linux and you need to download the driver from the DisplayLink official website.
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So, with this Acer, it's actually impossible to use USB-C to connect to the HP G5, right? Do you know if it's possible to use a standard USB connection instead to connect to the HP G5?
Thank you in advance.
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Hi, that is correct, not possible as the minimum System Requirements of the HP GS are USB Type-C - USB Power Delivery, Alt Mode DisplayPort that the Aspire A515-55 does not support. The only solution is getting one of these active USB3:0 graphics adapters or the larger USB3.0/USB-C docks that have internal active graphics and do not charge the laptop (don't require TBT, check those links I posted above) 😉
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