HP Envy Headset jack compatibility with stereo headphones equipped with 3 ring plug

[Misuser8]

Hello.

As you know, new HP Envy laptops are equipped with just single audio jack (TRRS type). In "Maintenance and Service Guide" this one is mentioned as "Audio-in (mono microphone)/audio out (stereo headphone) combo jack".

So if I connect my stereo headphones that are equipped with 3-pin plug (TRS type) directly to this Combo Headset jack will these get recognized by system as stereo headphones (not as headset)? Can stereo headphones with 3-pin plug cause any damage to laptop hardware if connected?

What is confusing me is that in User Guide one can read following Note:

"Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone)".

[Mrstenter]

Hi Misuser8,

I would be happy to assist if needed. How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?

Please let me know.

Thanks.

[Misuser8]

My laptop model is

HP Envy Touchsmart 15-j150us

with product number E3S23UA#ABA

[Mrstenter]

Hi Misuser8,

The manual does support a 4-conductor connector. After some research I have read that the 3 will work with no complications.

I hope this helps.

Thanks.

[Misuser8]

Thanks Mrstenter but I still can't be sure that if I connect my stereo headphones with 3 ring plug to my laptop's 4-connector audio jack they won't cause a damage to laptop's hardware, unless you've contacted a person who did this without complications.