Connecting external monitor to HP 15s-eq2056nm

[yuri-sakaki]

I wish to connect both my monitor and graphic tablet to my laptop.

It has1 USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate (supports data transfer only and does not support charging or external monitors); 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 1 AC smart pin; 1 HDMI 1.4b; 1 headphone/microphone combo. 

Acer monitor i use does have abbility to connect 2 more hdmi devices to it. 

Can this laptop support additional 2 monitors and how should i archive this? 

[yuri-sakaki]

 I do posses this. But i did not figure out how to make it work

[Sneha_01]

Hi @yuri-sakaki 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Your HP 15s-eq2056nm laptop has the following key ports relevant for connecting an external monitor or graphic tablet:

• 1 USB Type-C (for data transfer only; no video output)
• 1 HDMI 1.4b port (supports an external monitor)
• 2 USB Type-A ports (for peripherals, including your graphic tablet)

To connect two monitors (plus your graphic tablet), you’ll need to explore a few different options, as your laptop only has one HDMI port. Here's how you can make it work:

Option 1: Use HDMI Port + USB to HDMI Adapter

Your laptop has a single HDMI 1.4b port, which you can use to connect one external monitor directly. For the second monitor, since your laptop doesn’t have another video output port, you can use a USB to HDMI adapter.

• How to connect:
  1. First Monitor: Connect the first external monitor to the HDMI 1.4b port.
  2. Second Monitor: Use a USB-to-HDMI adapter to connect the second monitor via one of your USB Type-A ports.
     • These adapters convert a USB 3.0/USB-C port into an HDMI output, allowing you to connect a second external display.
     • Popular options include Plugable USB 3.0 to HDMI adapters or WAVLINK USB 3.0 to HDMI adapters.

Option 2: Use a USB Display Adapter (USB to DisplayPort)

Instead of using HDMI, you can use a USB-to-DisplayPort adapter (if your monitor has a DisplayPort input). This provides the same functionality as the USB-to-HDMI option but might offer better resolution and refresh rate performance for certain monitors.

• How to connect:
  1. First Monitor: Use the HDMI 1.4b port for one external monitor.
  2. Second Monitor: Use a USB-to-DisplayPort adapter from your USB Type-A port to the DisplayPort input on your second monitor (if supported).

Option 3: Use a Multi-Display Docking Station

A USB docking station with dual HDMI outputs would give you a more streamlined solution for connecting multiple monitors. These docking stations plug into a single USB Type-A or USB Type-C port (depending on the model), and they provide multiple video outputs.

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I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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