What are the best USB-C headphones?

USB-C headphones may already be a thing of the past, but there are still plenty of people who only have a single port on their phone.  If you’re not a fan of wireless headphones, then that leaves you with USB-C headphones as your only option. While the category had a slow start and an even quicker death, there are still a few notable options that might be worth your money depending on what you’re looking for. Whether you want a true pair of earbuds or are just looking for a way to use your favorite pair of cans that you already know with your phone, any of these USB-C headphones should get the job done. 

Editor’s note: For a more in-depth look at each product listed here as well as some other useful information, make sure to check out the full article over on our sister site Soundguys. We will update this list of the best USB-C headphones as more models roll out onto the market.

Reasons to consider the Libratone Q Adapt USB-C headphones:

Reasons to consider the OnePlus Type-C Bullets:

Reasons to consider the Razer Hammerhead ANC:

Reasons to consider the AIAIAI TMA-2 MFG4:

Reasons to consider the Master & Dynamic USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable:

As is the case with all headphones, how they fit your ears is one of the most important aspects. This is doubly true with earbuds. When you don’t have a proper fit, not only do you have to worry about them constantly falling out but you’re also going to have a lot of outside noise to contend with. Having earbuds that help to isolate outside sounds will make it easier to hear the music that you actually want to listen to. Isolation is key, and it’s the reason why people spend extra to get a good pair of earpads or ear tips for their favorite headphones. 

What about the Google USB-C headphones?

In short, don’t bother. While we were looking forward to Google releasing their own inexpensive pair of USB-C earbuds and providing a good option, the ‘buds that come with the Pixel phone are far from perfect. That said, nothing beats the price tag of “free”, but if you were going to go out of your way to purchase these don’t bother. Just go with the OnePlus Type-C Bullets instead.  While access to the Google Assistant at the press of a button is pretty nifty, it doesn’t make up for the terrible isolation resulting in you maxing out the volume on your phone just to get it to listening levels. They’re also somewhat uncomfortable because of the loop adjustment system that basically wedges them in your ear. Again, if you were going to separately buy a pair of these we wouldn’t recommend it. 

For reasons we can’t explain, some manufacturer’s have decided to ignore the fact that USB-C is supposed to be universal. In our full testing, we found that some headphones simply didn’t play nice with some phones. An example of this is the HTC U-sonic headphones which are incompatible with non-HTC devices. As you can see, those didn’t make this list. 

SoundGuys is the sibling site to Android Authority, and the team there have made it their goal to bring objective reviews and information to help educate people before they make a purchase they may end up regretting. How you listen to music and enjoy sound is subjective, but the technical aspects of a pair of headphones or a Bluetooth speaker can be measured objectively. That’s where we come in. Make sure to check it out if you have any interest in all things audio!

Source: Androidauthority.com

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