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If you want wired earbuds you can use straight out of the box with a built-in mic, choose APETOO USB C Headphones; if you need to keep using a pair of Beats or other 3.5mm headphones you already own on a USB-C phone or laptop, choose Asobilor USB-C Audio Cable.
• APETOO's biggest strength: a complete, ready-to-use pair of USB-C earbuds — DAC chip, 10mm dynamic driver, inline mic, volume/remote controls, wing-covers and a hard carry case all included.
• APETOO's biggest trade-off: the half in-ear, 45° bud shape deliberately doesn't seal off outside noise, so it's not the pick for someone who wants heavy passive isolation on a plane or train.
• Asobilor's biggest strength: it turns the 3.5mm headphones you already love (Beats Solo2/Solo3/Solo Pro, Studio2/Studio3/Studio Pro, Mixr, Executive) into USB-C headphones, with a 4.4ft oxygen-free copper cable, reinforced shielding and an inline mic with click buttons.
• Asobilor's biggest trade-off: it's a cable, not a headphone — no earbuds, no drivers, no carry case, and nothing to listen with unless you already own a compatible 3.5mm headset.
• Pick APETOO if you want one purchase that gets you listening, calling and gaming on a USB-C phone, tablet, laptop or MacBook today.
• Pick Asobilor if you're attached to a specific pair of Beats-style headphones and just need the right cable to plug them into a USB-C device.
APETOO's pitch is simple: a finished pair of USB-C earbuds, not a workaround. Inside is a 10mm dynamic driver paired with a DAC chip that takes the digital signal straight from your device, which is the reason these work on USB-C-only phones and tablets without any adapter or app. The tuning leans on balanced lows, mids and highs with a bit of extra bass weight — the spec sheet calls it HiFi stereo, and the 32-ohm impedance and dynamic driver setup is a sensible, easy-to-drive combination for a phone.
The controls are where this pair earns its keep for everyday use. There's a microphone built into the right bud plus an inline remote for volume up/down, play/pause, track skipping, answering and rejecting calls, and waking your voice assistant. That's the full set of things most people actually reach for during a commute, a work call or a run — and it means you rarely need to pull the phone out of your pocket. The included wing-covers, hard plastic carry case and 5g-per-earbud weight keep the whole thing easy to live with.
Asobilor USB-C Audio Cable: Who It's For
The Asobilor cable solves a different, narrower problem. You have a pair of Beats Solo2, Solo3, Solo Pro, Studio2, Studio3, Studio Pro, Mixr or Executive headphones. You have a phone, tablet, laptop or PC with USB-C and no headphone jack. This 4.4ft male-to-male cable bridges the two: 3.5mm into the headphones, USB-C into the device, no adapter in between. That's it — and for a lot of people that's exactly the fix they've been hunting for.
The build is aimed at daily abuse. The core is oxygen-free copper with reinforced shielding, which the spec sheet frames as low-latency, noise-free, high-fidelity audio — useful for studio work, meetings and plain listening. Around that sits a flexible TPE jacket with strain-relief connectors, and the cable is described as bend-tested and tangle-resistant at 4.4ft, which is a comfortable length for desk use, a pocket, or a bag. The inline module gives you a microphone plus click buttons: one press pauses or resumes, two skips forward, three goes back, and the two black buttons handle volume. Hands-free calling and track control without touching your phone.
Who should buy it: owners of wired 3.5mm Beats-style headphones who want to keep using them on modern USB-C gear, and anyone who prefers the sound and fit of their existing headset over buying new earbuds. Who should skip it: anyone who doesn't already own compatible 3.5mm headphones — there are no earbuds or drivers here, so on its own this cable has nothing to play through. It's also a single cable (one count), so there's no spare in the box. If you want a complete listening solution, this isn't it.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for a one-purchase, everything-included setup → APETOO USB C Headphones. Earbuds, mic, remote, wing-covers and carry case in one box.
• Best for staying aware of your surroundings → APETOO USB C Headphones. The 45° half in-ear bud doesn't block all outside noise by design.
• Best for passive isolation → neither, strictly speaking. APETOO's half in-ear fit is intentionally open, and Asobilor's isolation depends entirely on the headphones you plug in.
• Best for studio or desk work with a full-size headset → Asobilor USB-C Audio Cable. Oxygen-free copper, reinforced shielding and a 4.4ft tangle-resistant run suit a workstation.
• Best for mic + remote control on the cable → both. APETOO has a mic in the right bud with volume and call buttons; Asobilor has an inline mic with a click button and two volume buttons.
• Best for portability → APETOO USB C Headphones. 5g earbuds plus a hard 5g carry case beat a loose 4.4ft cable in a pocket.
• Best for travel with a USB-C laptop and a favorite headset → Asobilor USB-C Audio Cable. One cable replaces an adapter and keeps your existing headphones in service.
In my opinion, most shoppers searching this comparison should buy the APETOO USB C Headphones. It's the product that actually gets you listening — earbuds, DAC, mic, remote and case, no dependency on gear you may or may not own. I'd only point you to the Asobilor USB-C Audio Cable if you already own compatible Beats-style 3.5mm headphones and genuinely prefer them; in that case the cable is the smarter, more focused buy. Decide based on what's already in your drawer, then check the current price on Amazon before you commit.
It's a microphone built into the cable or remote module rather than a boom arm — on the APETOO buds it sits in the right earbud with the remote buttons, and on the Asobilor cable it's part of the inline click-button module. Either way it lets you take calls and talk without holding your phone.
How to use wired headphones with mic on pc?
No. Both products are built for USB-C audio devices, and both list iPhone 17/16/15, USB-C iPad, tablets, laptops and PCs as compatible. The APETOO note does add one tip: choose it as "Headphones" in the iPhone's Bluetooth/audio settings so it routes correctly.
The Asobilor USB-C Audio Cable, without question — it's designed specifically for Beats Solo2/Solo3/Solo Pro, Studio2/Studio3/Studio Pro, Mixr and Executive. Buying the APETOO earbuds would mean replacing headphones you already like, which makes no sense in that situation.
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