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Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac Plug and play No drivers Needed AU MMSA
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
107
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USB
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 891 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
144port, adapter, plugged, microphone, jack
+78%
-22%
" ... I used it on my Macabook Pro and was able to use both ports. ... "
" ... This little adapter solved the problem. ... "
" ... Rather than sound card, chose the USB sound adapter. ... "
" ... It's simple plug and play, has two headphone out ports, and sounds just fine. ... "
" ... It works with everything I have plugged it into. ... "
" ... Purchased for my computer I am using the Dragon program and needed this USB adapter to make the program work. ... "
" ... It uses the USB-C connector so it saves the cost of buying an adapter. ... "
" ... The external USB stereo adapter has worked and is working quite well. ... I plugged the USB device in and I now have sound on that computer. ... "
Sound Quality
140sound card, speakers, external, stereo, headphones
+83%
-17%
" ... Absolutely no audio problems whatsoever. ... "
" ... I am so glad I ordered it and speakers too. ... Just plug it in and plug in the speakers or headphones and the sound is great with the speakers I purchased. ... "
" ... Easy to install and good sound quality but still Don't recommend it. ... "
" ... The audio sounds good with a couple adjustments. ... "
" ... It works perfect, give a good quality clear audio ... "
" ... Finally getting sound to my headphones! ... "
" ... Rather than sound card, chose the USB sound adapter. ... "
" ... Finally, A great solution to my broken sound card for my PC. ... "
Device Compatibility
130computer, audio, mac, windows, windows 10
+80%
-20%
" ... Works Great, is truly plug and play, but do have to alter settings using a mac ... "
" ... Use them with headphones and mac computers. ... "
" ... Works for what I needed it, used it on a Mac. ... "
" ... Allowed me to take a mini recorder and move audio onto my mac. ... "
" ... Bought several used Dell servers for office use. ... "
" ... Finally, A great solution to my broken sound card for my PC. ... "
" ... This Is really good if you want to record the aux output of a keyboard or other item onto your newer laptop that doesn't have a designated microphone port. ... "
" ... I’m running Ubuntu 17.10 and it immediately recognized this device. ... "
Product Reliability
107working, stopped working, headphone jack, motherboard, jack
+63%
-37%
" ... I've been using it for sevral weeks and its great ... "
" ... Its been two months and I'm very happy with it. ... "
" ... Have worked fine for more than a year ... "
" ... My on board audio stopped working and this got it up and running. ... "
" ... Still working like new. ... "
" ... I plugged it in, and it immediately started working. ... "
" ... Product worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly, straight out of the box. ... "
USB
80port, plug and play, audio, adapter, plug
+76%
-24%
" ... Good USB sound card ... "
" ... I bought a microphone that wasn’t being read on the computer with the Sabrent USB, the microphone worked great ! ... "
" ... Rather than sound card, chose the USB sound adapter. ... "
" ... The external USB stereo adapter has worked and is working quite well. ... I plugged the USB device in and I now have sound on that computer. ... "
" ... Excellent USB sound adapter. ... "
" ... Popped it into my USB hub and it just works. ... "
" ... USB Device ID 0d8c:0014 C-Media Electronics, Inc. ... "
" ... Works great, but the size of the part where you plug everything in a tad too big for my laptop USB ports ... "
Marketplace
74works as expected, advertised, described, amazon, item
+91%
-9%
" ... This is my second time ordering this product. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Does exactly what it says. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
Headphones
67headphones, jack, laptop, audio, microphone
+61%
-39%
" ... These headphones worked perfectly with the normal microphone and headphone jack on the computer itself. ... "
" ... Finally getting sound to my headphones! ... "
" ... It's simple plug and play, has two headphone out ports, and sounds just fine. ... "
" ... My wired headphones work as well. ... "
" ... Works with my headset perfectly. ... "
" ... With that said, this adapter does the job for my needs and allows me to plug in a standard set of earbuds or headphones with auxilary input. ... Since its USB and not directly into the headphone jack, the sound quality isnt perfect and sometimes gets a little staticy, but it does the job. ... "
" ... Haven't tried the mic port, at least not yet because I don't need that part, but if you're buying this for headphones use, then it does what it needs to do . ... "
" ... well, beside the Dex coming with an audio jack . ... "
Setup
55simple, install, easy to install, plug, easy to use
+95%
-5%
" ... Set up was quick and simple, plug it in, let it install, change your default speaker and mic to the USB device instead of the built-in device. ... "
" ... Easy to install and good sound quality but still Don't recommend it. ... "
" ... No installation need, plug in and you are ready to go. ... "
" ... Love that there are no drivers to install and works seamlessly. ... "
" ... It works and was plug and play ... "
" ... Works great, no pain in installing nothing, just plug and play! ... "
" ... It is so well put together I gave up on disassembly! ... "
" ... The initial setup was a little frustrating. ... "
Product As Described
53works as expected, advertised, described, product, expected
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Does exactly what it says. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Well made product, just as described. ... "
Delivery
40shipping, item, delivery, package, arrived on time
+88%
-13%
" ... This is my second time ordering this product. ... "
" ... * Arrived on time ... "
" ... This item arrived on time and was exactly as it was described. ... "
" ... I just received it today. ... This item was supposed to come at the end of the week, but it came four days sooner. ... "
" ... It was received on time and did exactly what it said it would. ... "
" ... Received very fast and was as describe PnP. ... "
" ... Product arrived after two days shipping and has solved my problem without error. ... "
" ... Received the item in good order on time and with a compared item. ... "
Price
39money, worth, waste of money, dollars, cost
+72%
-28%
" ... Good bye, seven dollars. ... "
" ... For the price, I thought it was worth a try. ... "
" ... Serves me well, worth the price ^_^ ... "
" ... The converter works as well as you would expect it to for the price. ... "
" ... A decent product for its price. ... "
" ... I thought I'd give this product a try, it looked easy and it really didn't cost much. ... "
" ... Well worth the few dollars. ... "
" ... For its cost it does what it needs to. ... "
Ease of Use
34easy to use, easy to install, easy, install, works well
+100%
" ... Easy to install and good sound quality but still Don't recommend it. ... "
" ... The little device is quite affordable and easy to use. ... "
" ... Inexpensive, simple and it works. ... "
" ... Easy to install and getting back the sound on my laptop ... "
" ... It's super easy to use, there's no files or software to install. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... That fast and simple! ... "
" ... It couldn't have been easier to install and use. ... "
Returns
27item, refund, eligible for return, returning, policy
+4%
-96%
" ... I received a replacement for it, and i still had the same problem that happened the first time. ... "
" ... Item came defective, unusable and item ineligible for return. ... Not eligible for return. ... "
" ... "Not elligible for refund" it says. ... "
" ... This thing doesn’t work and they won’t allow me to return it! ... "
" ... You cannot return this item. ... "
" ... I'll be returning it. ... "
" ... Update: apparently I can't return this item either. ... "
" ... Not worth sending back. ... "
Software Platform
24windows 10, linux, os, mac, drivers
+79%
-21%
" ... Love that there are no drivers to install and works seamlessly. ... "
" ... This works very well with the windows system we have installed. ... "
" ... Functions perfectly in both macOS, Windows, and Linux. ... "
" ... It works quite well I tried it on Windows machines and I tried it on Mac machines and it works well on all of them. ... "
" ... This worked out of the box with my Raspberry Pi 3 running Raspian. ... "
" ... Works with linux. ... "
" ... This provided the extra channel - was instantly recognized by Windows 10 and works well with Multiplay cueing software. ... "
" ... Worked well on my windows 10. ... "
ISP
24adapter, problem, needed, worked, wanted
+75%
-25%
" ... I did what I wanted it to do, hook up my ham radio to the computer so I could do PSK31 if I wanted to, to that extent, is does what I wanted it to do. ... "
" ... It works with everything I have plugged it into. ... "
" ... Works very well for me! ... "
" ... This worked just fine to make up for that. ... "
" ... Works as it should. ... "
" ... Works for me ... "
" ... Just plug N go. ... "
" ... If you get somewhere with this adapter, good for you. ... "
Build Quality
24cheap, broke, flimsy, open, material
+29%
-71%
" ... Cheap material and not durable whatsoever! ... "
" ... Packaging was annoying to get into without scissors as its covered in stretchable plastic material and cannot just be opened/ripped. ... "
" ... The headphone jack on the front of my case broke. ... "
" ... The plastic housing fell apart three days after we got it. ... "
" ... The only thing I don't like is the black plastic is a bit too wide. ... "
" ... It feels sturdy when you buy it but it'll crack and open from the sides when you accidentally bump against it, hit it, etc. ... "
" ... Make sure to keep it away to where it won't get yanked or bumped into. ... "
" ... Broke on first use. ... "
Drivers
23needed, install, driver, windows 10, sound card
+87%
-13%
" ... This adapter works right out of the box with no drivers needed. ... "
" ... Love that there are no drivers to install and works seamlessly. ... "
" ... This device was easy to install and required no drivers. ... "
" ... Works well, doesn't need drivers. ... "
" ... The quality is great, and it's even better that I didn't have to download any drivers for this at all. ... "
" ... This provided the extra channel - was instantly recognized by Windows 10 and works well with Multiplay cueing software. ... "
" ... Plug it in and no drivers to set up, it automatically detects. ... "
" ... No extra drivers or anything needed. ... "
Overall performance
19works, works very well, well, fast, gets
+100%
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... This does the job well. ... "
" ... It's no Focusrite, but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Works very well! ... "
" ... It gets the job done :) ... "
" ... Works great on my Alienware Alpha. ... "
" ... Simply does the job intended ... "
Size
14bulky, bit, smaller, inexpensive, convenient
+86%
-14%
" ... I'm buying two more, just to have one in my bag at all times and one backup one. ... "
" ... perfect nice and small ... "
" ... Small, works exactly as advertised, happy with the build quality too. ... "
" ... This is doing the job, simple and small. ... "
" ... Small, true plug and play. ... "
" ... Its larger size makes it easier to remove without much thinking. ... "
" ... Smaller form factor than expected ... "
" ... This thing, while incredibly small and inexpensive, does everything I need it to do. ... "
Call quality
11call, voice, talk, mic, headset
+64%
-36%
" ... Got this not know how to use this but hear 👂 ... "
" ... I can hear calls crystal clear. ... "
" ... So happy to hear sound again. ... "
" ... We have training headsets at our call center which require in and out audio. ... "
" ... I can listen to NPR again with this device! ... "
" ... Have not attempted to record both sides of the telephone conversation. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 1
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