HP Audio (OEM codec and companion packages)
HP delivers onboard audio as an OEM package pairing the codec driver with HP's own tuning and companion apps for its laptops and desktops. The tuning assumes the speakers and firmware of a particular HP product, so a mismatched generic driver often loses features like speaker optimization. Identify the right build by searching HP's support site with your product name or serial number.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10, 11
- Hardware category
- Audio & Sound
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 24 elsewhere from HP
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HP Audio (OEM codec and companion packages) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Device type | OEM onboard audio bundle |
| Connection | Built-in speakers and analog jacks |
| Driver source | HP support site by product or serial |
| Windows class driver | Drops HP's speaker optimization |
| Control panel | HP audio companion app on many models |
| First thing that breaks | Features lost when a generic driver replaces it |
How to tell this is what you have
- Matched to an HP product or serial number
- May install an HP audio companion app
- Codec entry visible under sound controllers
Worth knowing: OEM audio for HP systems; search by product or serial number for the correct build.
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- HP downloads and documentation
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- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
Microsoft Lifecycle: Lifecycle documentation for Windows 10 Home and Pro; separately governed editions and servicing channels can have different dates.
- USB audio class-driver documentation
Microsoft Learn: Explains when Windows can load an in-box USB class driver and why a class driver does not guarantee every device feature.
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Other audio & sound families to compare
HP Audio (OEM codec and companion packages) next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP Audio (OEM codec and companion packages) (this page) | HP | 10, 11 | Matched to an HP product or serial number |
| Realtek High Definition Audio Codecs | Realtek | 10, 11 | Shows in Device Manager as "Realtek(R) Audio" or "Realtek High Definition Audio" |
| Realtek USB Audio | Realtek | 10, 11 | Appears when a USB headset or dongle is plugged in |
| Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) | Intel | 10, 11 | Listed as an Intel Smart Sound Technology controller in Device Manager |
| Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort) | Intel | 10, 11 | Shows as "Intel(R) Display Audio" under sound controllers |
| AMD High Definition Audio Device (HDMI/DisplayPort) | AMD | 10, 11 | Listed as "AMD High Definition Audio Device" |
| NVIDIA High Definition Audio | NVIDIA | 10, 11 | Shows as "NVIDIA High Definition Audio" |
| Creative Sound Blaster Series | Creative | 10, 11 | May enumerate with a Sound Blaster model name |
| Creative Sound BlasterX / AE Series | Creative | 10, 11 | Read the exact Sound BlasterX or AE model |
| Focusrite Scarlett USB Interfaces | Focusrite | 10, 11 | External USB interface with generation-specific model name |
| Focusrite Clarett / Vocaster Interfaces | Focusrite | 10, 11 | Read the complete Clarett or Vocaster model and connection type |
| Logitech USB Headset and Speaker Audio | Logitech | 10, 11 | USB headset, speakerphone, or speaker set |
| Dell Audio (Waves MaxxAudio and OEM codec packages) | Dell | 10, 11 | Often includes a Waves MaxxAudio control panel |
| Lenovo Audio (OEM codec packages) | Lenovo | 10, 11 | Selected by Lenovo machine type |
| ASUS Audio (motherboard and laptop OEM packages) | ASUS | 10, 11 | Motherboard packages listed per board model |
| Microsoft Surface Audio | Microsoft Surface | 10, 11 | Audio bundled in a Surface driver and firmware package |
Other HP families in the catalog
HP hardware documented outside audio & sound
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| HP Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| HP Thunderbolt and USB-C Dock Software | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| HP Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| HP Bluetooth Drivers (OEM packages) | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| HP DeskJet Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| HP OfficeJet Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| HP LaserJet Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| HP ENVY Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| HP System Chipset Drivers (OEM Systems) | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| HP Touchpad Driver (Synaptics or Elan) | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
14 further HP families are listed on the HP manufacturer page.