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HP Spectre x360
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Hello, 

 

I'm trying to connect two monitors to my HP Spectre laptop. The two monitors I am using have HDMI to USB-C cables, but the laptop only has one free USB-C port (the other is used as the laptop charger). The normal USB port is currently being used for an external mouse.

 

I tried to use a USB port (which had two USB & two USB-C ports) but a warning comes up about the displays not working. The product I purchased is a Belkin 4-port mini hub (F4U090)

 

If I plug the two HDMI cables straight into the laptop, the dual monitors work, but then I sacrifice the laptop charger and this causes issues.

 

Has anyone else had this issue, and how did they get around it?

 

Thanks,

Audrey

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@Audrey86

 

The following dock will solve the problem

 

   http://h20386.www2.hp.com/AustraliaStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=Y0K80AA&opt=&sel=ACC

 

Regards.

BH
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Hello Audrey86,

 

The one banhien posted is definitely a nice workaround.

 

Belkin has a good reputation but upon googling this hub, the reviews don't look all that great...

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If you want other cheaper alternatives, post back with your product/model number and I could do some searching.

 

Regards,

Eddy


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Thanks!

 

My laptop is 

HP SPC X360 13-AE054TU I7 2IN1

 

Hope that helps!

 

Thanks,

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Hello Audrey86,

 

So the options differ if you're okay with VGA or a different output port but I just chose 2 hubs with mixed reviews that'll solve your 2 HDMI + charging issue.

 

This one is from Aukey which produces really nice accessories. I personally have an Aukey USB-C hub. The only thing that I'm concerned about is that there could be slight connection issues if you try to connect the HDMI + USB-C charging + another USB device. Use this for one USB-C port that'll also allow passthrough charging and the existing USB-C adapter for the other HDMI display.

 

This one will allow you to project 2 HDMI displays from a single USB-C port. There's a chance of issues from reading the reviews but apparently, you get the nifty feature of MST or the ability to extend the 2 displays. You would normally need DisplayPort to do this. 

 

I don't like HP's accessory prices so I would choose these any day over HP's $300 hubs.

 

Hope this helps,

Eddy


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I have the same issue, but when I use one of these adaptors (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DW3QYM5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1#custom...) to connect the two external monitors (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LC27F591FDNXZA-C27F591-27-Inch-Included/dp/B01CX26VNC/ref=sr_1_15?cri...), to my Spectre13 ac000-x360, only one of the monitors works at a time. I've tried updating drivers, and it looks like it meets all the specs. I can't figure out why it's not working. Any ideas?

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