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Headphone jack on left side?! WHY!?
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Headphone jack on left side?! WHY!?
Apr 19, 2006
San Francisco, CA
Sorry to be a complainer, but I just realized my incoming 16" MBP has the headphone jack on the left side, along with power and 2 USB-C ports... so my numerous USB-C hubs from my 2016 MBP would block the headphone jack... and I use this for recording a lot....
It's not the end of the world. In fact, I'd prefer the audio jack on the left, but it also means re-purchasing corded hubs as opposed to the ones that sit flush to the chassis.
It's not the end of the world. In fact, I'd prefer the audio jack on the left, but it also means re-purchasing corded hubs as opposed to the ones that sit flush to the chassis.
Carlson-online
macrumors 6502
May 27, 2004
There's also a USB-C on the right of the device aswell, so your hub can go into that one ?
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In addition to what @Carlson-online said, couldn't you simply purchase a USB-C extension cable like this and continue to use your current hub (just not flush-mounted)?
Also, you could use a 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter with the USB-C port that's on the right side of the MBP, though of course that ties up that USB-C port.
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Dave Pearce
macrumors newbie
May 9, 2020
It never really bothered me until you said it lol.
I guess having the cable on the left means it doesn't get tangled with a mouse cable (if using one). Does seem a bit 'wrong' now you come to mention it though.
I guess having the cable on the left means it doesn't get tangled with a mouse cable (if using one). Does seem a bit 'wrong' now you come to mention it though.
Most headphones with a single terminating cable are on the left channel, so I think it makes sense to have the port on left side.
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Isn't having it on the left, well, "normal"? I've had four Apple laptops in my life (2002 iBook, 2006 MBP, 2011 MBP, 2015 MBP) and all four had the headphone socket on the left. If anything my 2020 iMac is the outlier, having it on the right when facing the computer.
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My quick guess is because most people are right handed and using a mouse with a headphone cord in the way is kind of annoying?
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ignatius345
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It's on the left on the M1 iMac as well. I assume it's for the same reason?My quick guess is because most people are right handed and using a mouse with a headphone cord in the way is kind of annoying?
Apr 19, 2006
San Francisco, CA
I should have clarified. My hub has power and input, so it needs two ports to plug in to. That’s what makes it block the jack.There's also a USB-C on the right of the device aswell, so your hub can go into that one ?
Apr 19, 2006
San Francisco, CA
Sorry- I should have clarified. Mine has two ports so needs a side with two ports for input and power.In addition to what @Carlson-online said, couldn't you simply purchase a USB-C extension cable like this and continue to use your current hub (just not flush-mounted)?Also, you could use a 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter with the USB-C port that's on the right side of the MBP, though of course that ties up that USB-C port.AINOPE [2M/6.6FT] USB C Extension Cable [USB 3.2/10Gbps] Sync Transfer USB C Extender Nylon Braided 100W/5A Fast Charging Compatible with USB C Hub/Dell XPS/MacBook/iPad Pro/Magsafe Charger(Gray)
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It’s this one: https://satechi.net/products/pro-hub-max?variant=39774105600088
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