UGREEN 20194 USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Adapter with 24-bit/96 kHz DAC

Keep using your wired headphones with a USB-C phone, tablet or laptop using the UGREEN 20194 adapter. Its 3.5 mm socket supports audio and microphone functions, including headphone controls for volume and calls. The angled connector is designed for a neater fit during gaming or watching films. Choose it to connect existing wired audio gear rather than switching to a separate USB-C headset.

Best use cases

Connect the USB-C plug to a compatible device and attach headphones, a speaker or a soundbar with a 3.5 mm connection. This is useful when a phone no longer has a headphone socket but your preferred wired headphones still do. The adapter is listed for selected iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, as well as tablets and laptops, check that your device is among the supported USB-C models.

For calls as well as listening, the adapter supports microphone functionality and headphone controls such as volume adjustment and call answering. Its right-angled design can also be handy when holding a phone or using it in a pocket, with less connector protrusion than a straight plug.

Why it’s worth it

A built-in DAC converts digital audio from the USB-C device for a 3.5 mm audio connection. The stated 24-bit/96 kHz output makes this a practical way to keep a wired listening setup, while stereo output suits music, films and games. Rather than replacing headphones that already use a 3.5 mm plug, you can add this compact adapter to a compatible USB-C device.

The metallic-finish housing is made from aluminium alloy, and the plug is designed to fit through a phone case. Buyer feedback often praises the sound and solid feel, though reports on reliability and how firmly the connection holds are mixed. The compact format makes it easy to keep with a phone or laptop for everyday listening and calls.

Key specifications

• Type: USB-C male to 3.5 mm female audio adapter
• Audio: DAC, stereo output, 24-bit/96 kHz
• Function: Audio and microphone
• Connector design: Right-angled
• Colour and finish: Grey, metallic
• Dimensions: 32 x 21 x 8 millimetres
• Weight: 8.49 grams
• Compatibility: Selected USB-C phones, tablets and laptops, including listed iPhone, Galaxy, Pixel, iPad and MacBook models

When it makes sense

This adapter suits someone who wants to keep using wired 3.5 mm headphones with a compatible USB-C device, particularly when microphone and inline headphone controls matter as well as listening. It also works for connecting 3.5 mm speakers or a soundbar to a supported phone, tablet or computer. If your priority is a single wired headset, a USB-C model is another approach, this UGREEN adapter instead lets you use audio gear you already own. The angled connector and compact grey housing make it a useful everyday link between USB-C devices and familiar 3.5 mm audio equipment.