Apple USB-C to 3 5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter

The Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter does exactly what it should — and it does it well. The audio quality is crystal clear, with no static or distortion, and it works instantly without any setup. It’s small, lightweight, and easy to keep in a pocket or bag for when I need it. The build feels solid despite its size, and it connects snugly without wobbling. Bottom line: If you need to use wired headphones or aux cables with a USB-C device, this adapter is a must-have. It’s reliable, affordable, and 100% plug-and-play. Read more

I needed a cheap USB dac to drive my headphones after the one that came with my $200 headphones, started to fail. (Was already on my second RMA for it) So I just wanted something cheap that would be equivalent, and I was told: "if you're not going to spend at least $50, the APPLE USB-C dongle is the best option, for only $10!" It sounded too good to be true, but it's actually been pretty nice so far! Worked out of the box on linux! And you can use the built-in DAC or bypass it! (Just don't try to use the 5.1 option) (ID 05ac:110a Apple, Inc. USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter) And the audio quality for both output and mic sounds really good, The maximum volume feels a bit lower than the Logitec usb dac, but still (usually) get's loud enough for me when maxed out. (I checked and this is the USA version, so I'm not volume limited like the UK version) The only really complaint I have is just how flimsy the cable part feels! IT feels even worse than the old ipod cables that show how it would self-destruct after a few months even with light uses. I looked online, and it looks like many people strengthen this with a pen spring or heat-shrink tube, (I did this) I'd argue for the price, I don't think it's a lot of extra work for how much your paying, but again, it feels like an odd design choice, (unless they're trying to manufacture e-waste) But yeah, overall 5/5! I have not tried it on android, (and heard others have had even lower volume issues on that) But it works great on PC! Read more

This might be a little expensive, like most Apple products, but it's the only adapter I've tried that doesn't suck for audiobooks. I wasted time (and $10) on inexpensive Chinese brands (KUXIYAN, OITYEUF) which all had static noise and a poorly designed auto-mute function. The auto-mute in the cheapo DAC is designed to make static less noticeable but it actually cuts off sound at the wrong time. The DAC mutes if the speaker takes a breath for 2 seconds, then it doesn't turn on in time so words seem randomly cut-off. In the last novel I was listening to, this kept happening on new chapters so I had no idea perspectives and locations were changing. That was a terrible experience. This doesn't apply to music which has constant noise in the background. So if you're just listening to music and dont care about minor static then you can just buy a cheapo one. The Apple adapter had NO problems at all. Just plug and play. No more micromanaging bluetooth earbuds(carry a bulky storage case, remember to charge, turn it off in settings if you want to switch device) and I can use my expensive IEMs. I wish I had simply started with this one instead of troubleshooting with different adapters, different phones, etc. It's shorter and thinner than my other adapters but that doesn't matter to me. This is the only time I've ever recommended Apple. Read more

Refreshing to have the option of corded headphones with this jack. I love having the option of using traditional headphone that don’t require charging. The sound connection and sound quality has been consistent and it works well. It compatible with Iphone 15’s and above. The physical durability has sustained from being tossed in my purse, pockets and being intertwined with my headphones. Read more

Definitely the easiest and quickest solution to a USB-C DAC on the market. Works extremely well even with sensitive IEMs. Obviously it’s small so you can just leave it on the end of your headphone cable. My only issue is that I wish it had a slightly higher quality braided cable instead of a regular rubber-coated cable. Otherwise, easily worth your money and an easy recommendation. Read more

This was the cheapest quality adapter I could find, and it works well on my iPad. It seems to power my headphones well and it sounds good in terms of quality. It works well on my Samsung phone too, but the produced volume is not as much as on iPad (I have to turn it up to max/near max to hear the audio well enough), likely due to only partial compatibility with Android devices. The other concern I have is that it twists due to the connected cable sometimes, and I worry it might malfunction due to the wear caused by twisting. Read more

Works great as a quality and volume booster for your headphones, but only on PC, on Android, I'd say it makes it a little quieter. Read more

Small. Well built. Performs well. No complaints. Read more