| Feature | Official Intel SST Drivers | Coolstar SST Audio Driver | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Proprietary, closed-source | Open-source, community-driven | | Compatibility | Limited to officially supported Intel devices | Designed specifically for many Chromebooks (Intel-based) | | Windows Support | Standard Windows update | Requires manual download and installation, often via Patreon | | Audio Quality | Generally high, with configurable options | High (fixed 16-bit 48 kHz) but may have app-specific issues | | Jack Detection | Works automatically | May require manual switching or additional codec drivers | | Cost | Free (part of Windows) | Often requires a one-time purchase (e.g., $5) for certain versions |

This is a known issue, particularly in resource-intensive applications like video conferencing (e.g., Zoom). Here's why it happens and how to troubleshoot it.

: Supports BT (Bluetooth) and I2S TDM streams for internal speakers and 3.5mm jacks. Supported OS