Apple
Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
Connect your favorite headphones or earbuds with a 3.5mm jack to your Lightning-enabled iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using this Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter. This compact and portable adapter allows you to enjoy your music, podcasts, or take calls with the convenience of your existing audio accessories. It ensures a seamless audio experience, maintaining the quality of your sound output. Designed by Apple, it offers reliable performance and compatibility with a wide range of Lightning devices, making it an essential accessory for those who prefer wired headphones. Bridge the gap between your Lightning-equipped Apple device and traditional 3.5mm headphones with this compact adapter. Despite its small size, it packs sophisticated internal technology, including a custom Apple IC. This chip handles the crucial conversion of digital audio from your device to analog for your headphones, and also processes microphone input from your headphones, converting it back to digital for the device. It ensures you can continue using your favorite wired headphones with newer iPhones and iPads, offering high-quality audio conversion.
$19.97
Owner Satisfaction
3.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2538
/ 2584
#2538 in Audio & Video Cable Adapters & Couplers
Price vs Category Average
-74%
Below average
Connector Type
3.5
/ Lightning, mm stereo (mini-phone)
Who it's for
- Essential Compatibility Restored
- Ultra-Compact Design
- Guaranteed Apple Quality
Who should skip it
- Poor Durability
- Blocks Charging Port
- Added Cost and Hassle
Key Specs
Connector Type
Lightning, 3.5mm stereo (mini-phone)
Color
White
Brand
Apple
Adapter Function
Analog audio
Internal IC Part Number
338S00140 A0SM1624 TW
Functionality
DAC, Amplifier, ADC
Connector Type End A
3.5 mm Headphone Jack (Female)
Connector Type End B
Lightning Connector (Male)
Features
- Connect 3.5mm headphones to Lightning devices
- Compact and portable design for easy carrying.
- Ensures high-quality audio output from your Lightning-enabled device.
- Allows you to connect to many headphones, speakers, and other audio devices that use a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Converts digital audio to analog
- Supports microphone input
- Features custom Apple integrated circuit
- Enables use of existing headphones
- High-quality audio conversion
- Small form factor with complex silicon
What customers say
Customer sentiment for the Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter is highly polarized, reflecting a love-hate relationship driven primarily by necessity. Users universally acknowledge that the adapter performs its core function flawlessly: providing reliable, high-quality audio conversion from the Lightning port to the standard 3.5mm jack. As an official Apple product, compatibility and plug-and-play ease are unmatched, often leading users to prefer it over cheaper, less reliable third-party alternatives. However, the overwhelming negative sentiment stems from two major factors: durability and perceived value. Many customers express significant frustration over the adapter's fragile construction, reporting that the cable frays or stops working entirely after only a few months of moderate use, necessitating frequent and costly replacements. Furthermore, the adapter is viewed as a necessary evil—a costly dongle required only because Apple removed the native headphone jack—which severely impacts the perceived value for money. While users appreciate its essential functionality and audio performance, the consensus is that the product is overpriced for its lifespan, leading to grudging purchases rather than enthusiastic recommendations. Overall, it's an essential, functional product plagued by durability issues and consumer resentment over its mandatory nature.
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