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White USB-C male to 3.5mm female adapter with charging port branch cable

Defendwe

Defendwe USB-C to 3.5mm Adapter with Charging Port

SKU CH-F0TT-3FSHK

Connects 3.5 mm headphones to USB-C devices while charging via the pass-through port

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • Connect 3.5mm headphones to USB-C devices
  • Charge while listening via USB-C pass-through
  • USB 3.1 Type-C male to 3.5mm female adapter
  • Compact design for portable daily use
  • Plug-and-play compatibility with listed Type-C phones

What the adapter does

This USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter lets you plug wired headphones or an auxiliary cable into a USB-C phone or tablet that lacks a headphone socket. A second USB-C female port on the branch cable accepts a charger so the device can charge while audio plays. It is aimed at owners of recent USB-C handsets such as the Essential PH-1, Huawei P20 series, LeEco LeMax2, Motorola Z2 Force and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S who want to keep using analogue audio gear.

The compatibility check that matters

The adapter only works when the host USB-C port supports digital audio output through the USB 3.1 interface; phones such as the Google Pixel 2 and HTC U11 are explicitly listed as incompatible. Buyers must verify that their specific model implements audio over USB-C before purchasing, otherwise the adapter will produce no sound.

Behaviour during extended use

Because the adapter draws power from the host for its internal DAC and passes charging current through the branch port, sustained playback while charging keeps the battery topped up without interrupting audio. The small, lightweight dongle adds minimal strain on the port during long listening sessions in a car or at a desk.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

How does the CDLA label affect the audio quality I actually hear?

CDLA means the adapter includes its own digital-to-analogue converter, so the phone sends a digital signal and the dongle handles the conversion instead of relying on the handset's built-in circuitry.

What does the USB 3.1 spec mean for charging speed while I listen?

The USB 3.1 designation covers the data interface; the extra Type-C female port passes through the host's charging protocol, so charging rate depends on the phone and charger, not on the adapter itself.

What clearance do I need around the USB-C plug for the dongle to sit flush?

The adapter has a short rigid tail with a Type-C male plug and a side-mounted Type-C female port, so allow roughly the width of two connectors side by side at the phone's bottom edge.

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