Anker USB C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter, Male to Female Nylon Cable for Samsung S20/S20+/S20 Ultra, Pixel 4/ + 4XL, and More Type C Devices

Flying from London to Asia, a long haul flight of around 10+ hours, I purchased the Anker USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter specifically to use with my Bose wired headphones, which don’t have Bluetooth functionality. My phone, Samsung Z Fold 3, does not have an audio jack, so I needed an adapter like this. This adapter has worked perfectly from day one. The build quality is impressive, the cable is thick, flexible, and feels durable. The connector fits snugly into both the USB-C port and the headphone jack, with no looseness or signal drop. It’s also compact enough to carry around easily without tangling. In terms of performance, I did not have any issues with the audio quality, it is excellent. I did not experience any distortion, lag, or interruption, and the sound is clear and full-bodied. I’ve used it for music and Netflix, and it consistently delivers a stable connection and high-quality output. This adapter is ideal for anyone using modern devices without a headphone jack, especially if you still prefer or rely on high-quality wired headphones.

I bought this adapter because my new Lenovo Tab 11 tablet does not have a headphone socket and I want to be able to use wired headphones. The Lenovo tablet has Dolby Atmos and the output to the headphones is after the Atmos effects are applied, which is very useful. The sound has a lot of clarity and without any effects applied is quite a flat response. This suits me for classical music and jazz, but you might want to use a graphic equaliser or Atmos (if you have either) to shape the sound a bit more to your taste. The first headphones I tried with it were old Sennheiser EH350's. These are y normal headphones for casual listening. The sound level in the headphones took about 60% of the device volume. This was greater than the earphone "safety setting" so I had to click agree to go beyond that. Obviously, it is not unsafe because this is the safety level set for in-ear earphones. The Anker adapter contains a digital to analogue converter and an amplifier which are hidden inside the USB-C plug so I wondered if it might be able to drive my Sennheiser HD600 headphones. I have never used these with a mobile device and with a CD player, they require a dedicated headphone amplifier. I didn't think it would work, but the volume at 70% was sufficient to drive them with a very lifelike sound. Listening to Spotify on maximum quality and comparing to the same recording on CD via a high end (Graham Slee) headphone amp, the phone plus Anker adapter is about 60% of the quality. Half of that difference will be down to the source material not being as good as CD. If you are listening to older material that was not digitally recorded the difference is far less noticeable. Clearly, this is a very tough test and you can't expect something that costs £15 to be as good as something that costs hundreds of pounds, but it does a decent job given the price difference. I have also tried the adapter on a Google Pixel 5 phone with the same results as the tablet. I can not vouch for the long term reliability of the adapter. Anything with a cable going into plugs is going to be prone to breakage of the wires after a while. In conclusion, this adapter does everything it claims to and is of far better quality than I would have expected for the price.

Having bought two of https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087BS3LY7/ and found the need to return both as neither worked reliably, I resorted to Anker, a brand whose various cables and connectors I have used before with good results. It's too early to tell whether this one will be more reliable than the others, though it is not as nicely made and twice the price. UPDATE: Had this nearly two years now. I agree with others that the sound is adequate rather than great; a little lifeless; and that there there are occasional high frequency artefacts, like static. But it has stayed working, unlike the alternatives I tried and returned. But I can give one verdict quickly enough. While adequate for podcasts on the move, it sounds quite noticeably less good than the other two did, in the periods when they chose to work. It's not distorted, but there is not as much life in the music and the result is less engaging. EDIT: Lost this item after two years and ordered another one. The replacement sounds noticeably more alive and is free from the static like crackles and squeaks.

The Anker USB C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter is a fantastic solution for connecting my traditional headphones to newer devices without headphone jacks. The nylon braided cable feels durable and tangle-free, which is a big plus for daily use. The adapter is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around without adding bulk. Audio quality is excellent, with clear, crisp sound and no noticeable loss or interference. The plug fits snugly into the USB-C port and holds firmly without wobbling. It works perfectly with various smartphones, tablets, and laptops, making it a versatile accessory. Overall, this adapter is well-made, reliable, and delivers great performance at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

Works great, sounds great, seems like a durable thing. Perhaps a little pricey for such a wee thing, but Anker is good quality so I dont begrudge it.

This is the second USB-C to 3.5mm converter I have tried (the other was a different brand) and I'm happy with this one as it allows me to use my wired earphones still. The construction feels strong and sturdy and it's snappy when plugging in. The audio quality is clear and with no interference. Highly reccomend it. Sometimes the audio will "pop," mostly when using Samsung Music, but with 'Dolby Atmos' enabled it stops popping in between songs or if the audio gets too quiet (which were both problems I couldn't fix with the last adapter I tried). If there hasn't been any sound for a while it will quietly pop when "turning off and on again" but it seems to be mostly a problem with the phone and at least it doesn't interrupt my music anymore.

When in use with audio, the device works really well. Without audio playing, i get what sounds like interference. not sure whether this is a common issue or whether my particular adapter is faulty. Had the problem since day 1. Device this adapter is used with is an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

In my experience this jack is much preferred, more than the angled one it replaced. This one fits firmly into my phone and used along with a pair of wired earphones. Very easy to use. I will definitely purchase this if needed again. Good value for money too! You won't be disappointed if you order the Anker Jack.

This is the best 3.5mm to USB C adapter that I have ever purchased. The ones from other brands can't even compare. Build quality is good and sound quality is amazing.

A bit more expensive than but you got something that works well. Its a plug and play that works with windows and other devices right away with good audio. You cant go wrong with this one.

Im using this adapter for my samsung s25 ultra. The output quality is mesmerising. Even for hi res audio this adapter gives super audio output

Works great! Seems to be good quality. I have tried several different brands and they have not worked with the microphone, but these do. A bit on the pricey side, and I could rant for hours on how it’s absolutely idiotic how most tech companies just decided one day that the headphone jack is obsolete, when it absolutely isn’t and is being used by enough people that a product like this is being sold. But that’s another discussion. So, anyway. I recommend it!

Ich hatte mir testweise 4 USB-C zu 3,5mm Klinke Adapter bzw. Dongle-DACs bestellt, um sie zu testen. Dieser hier ist einer davon. Ergebnis: Das Gerät selbst: Robuste Ausführung. Nicht ganz so gut, wie der Kiwibird, aber schon gut gemacht. Funktion: Funktioniert am PC und am Handy. Die höchste einstellbare Auflösung am PC war auch 24bit/96kHz. Hohe Verstärkungswirkung, kann also auch schwer anzutreibende Kopfhörer mit Musik versorgen (gestest mit Sennheiser HD-58X, 104dB, 150 Ohm: Bei 50% war der Kopfhörer so laut, wie am Handy ohne Dongle bei 100%. Da geht also noch was). Verstärkung gleich zum Kiwibird. Sound: Der Sound ist balancierter als der Kiwibird. Dadurch fällt die Betonung der Höhen weg, was etwas weniger "sparkle on top" bedeutet, aber auch weniger Probleme mit scharfen Höhen. Da ich auch gerne mal HR/HM höre sollte, ist mir der Sound des Anker lieber, weil er besser als Allrounder fungiert und der Sound auch bei schwierigen Aufnahmen angenehmer ist. Fazit: Für mich der Gesamtsieger, auch wenn der Kiwibird beim Preis (kostet die Hälfte) und beim Build (sehr robust) punkten kann. Bei der Verstärkung sind beide gleich, aber für mich ist der Sound sehr wichtig und der gefällt mir hier besser. Der grüne iMangoo hat zu viele Probleme und der Apple Dongle ist mir zu anfällig und praktisch ohne Verstärkung auch zu eingeschränkt in der Verwendung. Dafür ist er dann auch zu teuer (zweitteuerster mit dem iMangoo zusammen). P.S.: Auf Nutzeranfrage hin auch Mikro gestest (d.h. ein Kopfhörer / Headset mit einem 4-poligen Klinkenstecker) und auch das hat einwandfrei funktioniert. Die Audioqualität war gut, wobei das natürlich im wesentlichen von dem Mikro abhängt. Das es aber ein ins Kabel integriertes Mikro eines ca. €25 teuren KZ IEMs war (KZ ZS5, sprich: nix besonderes) war die Audio Qualität erstaunlich gut. Weitere Funktionen habe ich nicht getestet, das hängt aber auch immer sehr vom Mikro, der Anzahl der Tasten und der Kompatibilität mit dem Handy ab. Der Dongle scheint die Signale 1:1 weiterzureichen.