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External Sound Cards

63 external sound cards from Moswag, Sabrent, Biaze and more.

Recommended External Sound Cards

StarTech.com

Silver

+Supports 7.1 surround sound output
+USB connection for laptops and PCs
+3.5mm jacks for standard headsets and speakers
No current price. Check it at the store.
StarTech.com

Black

+SPDIF digital audio output for home theater systems
+Includes stereo microphone input
+Compact body at 0.6 x 1.8 inches
No current price. Check it at the store.
1Mii

Black

+Includes a 6 ft cable for flexible placement
+Uses a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones or speakers
+Plug and play with no driver needed
−Black finish only
No price recorded yet.
QimKero

Gray

+Two-pack gives two adapters in one purchase
+Uses a 3.5mm TRRS 4-pole female connection for headsets
+USB-A connection works with standard USB ports
−Gray finish only
No price recorded yet.
MillSO
+Provides separate headphone and microphone 3.5mm jacks
+Short 1 ft cable for a compact setup
+Supports stereo audio through a TRS connection
−Short 1 ft cable limits placement distance
No price recorded yet.
Moswag

White

+TRRS 4-pole design supports a headphone microphone
+Connects a USB port to a 3.5mm audio jack
+Short 0.65 ft cable keeps the desk area tidy
−Short 0.65 ft cable limits how far it can reach
No price recorded yet.
JTLB
+Built-in 300mAh battery for portable use
+Designed for mobile phone live webcasting
+Voice changer function for live streaming
−Battery capacity of 300mAh is small for long sessions
No price recorded yet.
Wonrabai
+Built-in 8Ω 5W speaker needs no separate speakers
+Supports recording and playback in stereo
+Compatible with Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano boards
−5W speaker output is modest for loud listening
No price recorded yet.
Stsaux

Red

+Pack of two adapters for multiple devices
+Supports microphone input through 4-pole TRRS connection
+Uses a standard 3.5mm connector
−Red color may not suit every setup
No price recorded yet.
Waveshare
+Built-in 8Ω 5W speaker for standalone audio output
+Plug and play setup with no driver needed
+Designed for Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano boards
−5W speaker output is modest for loud listening
No price recorded yet.
Biaze

Black

+Works with PC, laptops, PS4, and PS5 consoles
+Uses a 3.5mm jack for headphones and microphones
+Plug and play connection
−Black finish only
No price recorded yet.
Dchav

Black

+USB Type A connection works with standard USB ports
+Uses a 4-pole 3.5mm connector for headsets with microphones
+Includes an AUX cable for audio connection
−Black finish only
No price recorded yet.
Envel

Black

+Built-in chip provides USB sound output
+3.5mm female port accepts standard audio cables
+Adapts 3.5mm audio to USB male connection
−Black finish only
No price recorded yet.
Biaze

Gray

+USB-C connection suits newer laptops and tablets
+Provides a headphone and microphone jack in one adapter
+Works with Windows computers
−Adapter lacks a stated audio resolution specification
No price recorded yet.
Dukabel

Black

+2.4 meter cable gives extra reach from the computer
+Supports microphone input through TRRS connection
+Includes a DAC chip for audio output
−Specified 16-bit/48kHz audio is below high-resolution standards
No price recorded yet.
Vention

Black

+Includes three USB A ports alongside audio output
+Has a 3.5mm jack for headphones or speakers
+Works with Windows, Mac and Linux, per the name
−Combines hub and audio adapter in one device
No price recorded yet.
Vention
+Includes volume control on the adapter
+Uses a 3.5mm jack for headphones or speakers
+Works with Windows, per the name
−Stereo output only, no surround channels
No price recorded yet.
VizGiz
+Pack includes three adapters
+Supports 5.1 channel audio
+Uses a 3.5mm jack for headphones or microphone
−Three units take up more desk space
No price recorded yet.
Wiistar
+Captures audio at up to 96kHz
+Accepts RCA left and right inputs
+Includes a 3.5mm input
−Captures audio rather than playing it back
No price recorded yet.
zdyCGTime
+Supports 7.1-channel virtual surround audio
+Uses USB 2.0 connection
+Includes a 3.5mm audio jack
−Virtual surround relies on software processing
No price recorded yet.
Acxico
+Two sound cards included in one 2-pack
+USB sound card needs no separate driver installation
+Adds audio output to a computer without a sound port
No price recorded yet.
Antlion Audio

Black

+Supports both microphone and headphone use through one 3.5mm connection
+Uses a USB-A connection for standard computers
+Converts 3.5mm audio to USB-A
No price recorded yet.
CableCreation

Black

+Connects to a USB-C port for audio output
+Includes a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones or a microphone
+Compact design for travel with a laptop
No price recorded yet.
Cubilux
+Supports 384 kHz, 32-bit high-resolution audio
+Uses UAC 2.0 for driver-free connection
+Provides a 3.5mm audio jack
No price recorded yet.
Zhangli

Black

+Includes multiple sound effects for voice and audio
+Built-in voice changer function
+Works as a sound mixer board
No price recorded yet.
Jhaous

Gray

+Plug and play operation with no drivers needed
+Adds a 3.5mm audio jack through a USB connection
+Stereo output for headphones or speakers
No price recorded yet.

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