Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter

Let me tell you, I was skeptical at first about the Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter. It's a small dongle, and I wasn't sure if it would deliver good sound quality. But for the price, I figured it was worth a shot. Boy, am I glad I did! This little adapter has become my everyday hero. It plugs right into the USB-C port on my phone, and then I can use any of my favorite wired headphones that have the normal 3.5mm jack. The sound quality is honestly fantastic - crisp, clear, and just as good as when I plugged them directly into my old phone. Plus, this adapter is built really well. The cable feels sturdy, and the little metal connector seems like it can take a beating. It's also super compact, so I can just toss it in my bag or pocket without any worries. Sure, it might not be the most glamorous accessory, but for anyone with a new phone that ditched the headphone jack, this adapter is a lifesaver. It's affordable, delivers great sound, and is built to last.

Apple does it again! My students complained that I sounded muffled with my off brand earbuds when conducting Zoom class from my iPad Pro OS 14.4, so rather than purchase expensive Air Pods that I’d fear I would lose, I purchased a multi-function adapter in order to use my 3.5mm Apple headphones with mic. That adapter was terrible: 1. Volume controls would not work. 2. Magic Keyboard keyboard would not work 3. Recorded mic volume was TOO low, almost inaudible. Returned that adapter and purchased the much less expensive Apple USB C to 3.5mm adapter and though it does not allow for charging while connected to headphones, the adapter works with all the headphone functions and the recorded memos with the built-in headphone mic are of superior quality. I can now use my iPad Pro to conduct my Zoom classes knowing my students will be able to hear me loud and clear! Another bonus, unlike the first adapter I purchased, this adapter connects to my iPad Pro while in its protective case!

Okay, let's get some things out of the way first: If you don't use a special music player app on Android like USB Audio Player Pro, HiBy Music, or Neutron Player, get ready for low volume. If you prefer a less balanced, bass-heavy sound with less definition, get a regular Samsung USB-C Headset Jack Adapter. With that being said, it's time for the review! Equipment used for testing: -Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (USB-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go) -Moondrop Aria -Status Audio CB-1 -Tripowin TC-01 -Soundcore Life Q30 (Wired mode, balanced EQ) I decided to try this adapter because I saw many people praising it, even though it's not originally designed for Android. So, lo and behold: My first impression when I got the box was that the unit was nicely packaged. I confirmed when I unboxed the unit. Having the unit in my hands was quite bizarre, since the USB-C male port and the 3.5mm female jack feel quite nice, with glossy plastic. On the other hand, the cable itself feels flimsy and like it'll break if I'm a little rough with the unit. Connecting it to my Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and without using any app, I get a good amount of volume, not enough for some, but okay enough to listen to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or any other music streaming service you prefer in a nice, quiet environment. Again, go for the Samsung USB-C Headset Jack Adapter if you want to make your ears bleed. If you really want to make this adapter shine, use USB Audio Player Pro, HiBy Music, Neutron Music, or another Android music player app that bypasses Android's sound source. It can get plenty loud with minimal distortion if you have some good earphones, earbuds, in-ear monitors, or headphones. You can also use 16/24bit and 44.1/48kHz (with USB Audio Player Pro you can get bit-perfect sound output as long as you have files with those bit rates and resolutions. Anything else will be resampled). The sound is quite clean and neutral/flat. Don't expect a huge bass, but a tight, detailed one. The mids are upfront and you'll be in a little heaven if you listen to some vocal-driven music. The high frequencies aren't harsh or piercing. They do feel good enough without being super detailed. I'd say that the sound from this unit is definitely enjoyable; a little bit analytical but not bright, and you can definitely appreciate any music genre you throw at it. The instrument separation is very good, not amazing but very good. Imaging is quite okay, above your phone for sure. The soundstage feels not so wide, but it still feels a little open. There's no perceptible hiss, which is something great, compared to the Samsung USB-C Headset Jack Adapter. The latter one has a quite noticeable background noise. And now, the reason I give it five stars: $8.28. That's how much I paid for such a nice Dongle-DAC. There are other options out there, like the Xumee USB-C to 3.5 mm Adapter and the CX31993, but they're around $13.00 and $16.00 respectively. For $9.00 approx., this is an easy recommendation for any music lover and starter audiophile who uses Android (especially if you listen to well-produced music).

I use wired headphones (Don't judge me, I'm old.) and after giving it a fair chance I was still completely frustrated having to plug them in on the right. Aha! They must have a dongle for that! At first I had the USB to Lightening connector in my cart, but praise the goddesses, I realized that Lightening and USB-C weren't the same, I was getting Lightening mixed up with Thunderbolt. Made the correction, purchased this item, received it quickly, let it sit in decontamination for a couple of days, then excitedly connected it and . . . nothing. Huh? Another Aha! moment sent me back to the product page where I found the solution. Thanks to Jessica C. in "Questions & Answers," I moseyed on over to System Preferences-Sound-Output-and selected "USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter" for almost instant gratification. (Of course it has to be plugged in to be able to select it.) I am so thrilled to be back on the right side - which is left - that I'm giving the full 5 Stars even though the product wasn't as user-friendly as it should have been. (Or were there instructions I didn't bother to read?) The sound sounds good to me, but remember, my ears are old. Apple, you're dragging me into the future kicking and screaming - haven't you ever heard if it ain't broke don't fix it! Dongles jar with the simple beauty and functionality of Apple design, but if we have to use them the least you could do is include some.

Embora tenha volume mais baixo no Android, funciona perfeitamente com meu Samsung e meu PC Linux. Qualidade sonora muito melhor que qualquer outro adaptador, não apresentando chiados. O cabo que liga a porta USB à entrada de fone é *BEM* fino e tem design parecido com os cabos de carregar da Apple, me deixando preocupado quanto à durabilidade.

Works as it should

Produto excelente, embalagem intacta e entrega no prazo.

Cet adaptateur est la solution parfaite pour ceux qui veulent connecter leurs écouteurs à des appareils dotés d'un port USB-C. Compact et facile à transporter, il assure une conversion de signal sans perte pour une qualité sonore préservée. Sa conception durable garantit une utilisation à long terme, offrant ainsi une excellente flexibilité pour écouter de la musique ou passer des appels. Un choix judicieux pour les utilisateurs d'appareils modernes à la recherche d'une connexion fiable et de haute qualité pour leurs accessoires audio traditionnels.

Pros: - Sounds amazing - Extremely cheap (I paid $9 Canadian) - Super compact Cons: - Build quality doesn't seem the best so I don't expect it to last. I'm looking into reinforcing it to remove strain on the cable - Won't be able to drive high impedance headphones The cons are totally excusable at this price and realistically I'd just use this unless you need more power or are spending on something like a JDLabs Atom 2 stack. That said, I doubt most people will be able to tell an Atom 2 stack vs this even though it costs 20x the price or above