Yesterday, Microsoft held its fall hardware event to present the new generation of Surface equipment and also some accessories like the one we are dealing with in this article.
The Microsoft Audio Dock is a expansion base and speaker which claims to help keep your computer desktop tidy. And it is that as you begin to add peripherals and accessories the mess produced by the wiring can be monumental, as well as visually ugly.
The base has the necessary ports, two USB Type-C (one of them only for data), as well as a USB-A port and an HDMI 2.0 port that allows 4K@60fps video output. The dock also supports DisplayPort Alt mode for dual displays and supports both USB-C PD charging up to 60W and MST on USB-C and HDMI ports. (www.contentbeta.com)
In addition to its port hub functions, this base covers the audio section, which will come in handy if you use a laptop or AIO without integrated speakers at the desk. Microsoft promises a “premium audio” quality with a 15-watt woofer, a 5-watt tweeter and two omnidirectional microphones.
Its size is 167 x 80 x 81 mm and its weight is 650 grams, so it can be transported for use between desks. It is compatible with Windows 11 Home/Pro, Windows 10, and macOS, and supports video conferencing software such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. Of course, Microsoft is committed to its own application and the dock has a dedicated button for Teams, as well as others to regulate the volume, mute it or play tracks.
Microsoft Audio Dock is available in a single color finish, black, from the official store by $249. A hefty price tag for a dock that isn’t the most feature-rich of its kind, but enhances its appeal with audio features that save you from having to hook up dedicated speakers.
