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If you want maximum flexibility and the widest device compatibility, choose ASKUBSKU 3.5mm; if you need a two-pack of Lightning earbuds for an iPhone household, choose CREHAO 2. Those two sentences cover most of the decision, and the rest of this article explains why.
• ASKUBSKU 3.5mm biggest strength: a 5.9 ft cord plus a 3.5 mm plug that fits laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, consoles and a long list of Android phones — one pair that travels across almost every device you own.
• ASKUBSKU 3.5mm biggest trade-off: it's a 3.5 mm analog pair, so it will not plug into a modern iPhone or any Lightning-only device without an adapter — and the earbuds themselves are the only pair in the box.
• CREHAO 2 biggest strength: it ships as a 2 Pack of Lightning earbuds built for iPhone 14/13/12/11/XR and older, with a built-in mic and inline volume/playback controls — handy if two people in the house both use iPhones.
• CREHAO 2 biggest trade-off: the connector limits it to Lightning devices, so it's dead weight on a laptop, Chromebook, Android phone or console.
• Who each is for: ASKUBSKU 3.5mm for mixed-device users, students, office and gaming setups; CREHAO 2 for iPhone owners who want a spare pair and don't want to deal with dongles.
The headline feature here is the 5.9 ft cable. That's noticeably longer than the short cords most wired earbuds ship with, and it changes how you actually use them. You can leave a laptop plugged in on a desk and still lean back on a couch, or keep a phone in a bag pocket while the buds stay in your ears at the gym. A longer cord also means less repeated tugging at the plug, which is the usual failure point on cheap wired buds. In my opinion, that single spec is the reason to pick this pair over almost any other budget wired earbud.
Fit is the second thing ASKUBSKU got right. You get three sizes of soft silicone eartips (L/M/S), and the housing is a semi in-ear design angled about 45 degrees into the ear. That combination is aimed at two problems: pressure pain after long wear, and buds falling out during movement. If you've ever had earbuds that ache after an hour-long call or pop loose on a run, the size options plus the angled nozzle are the practical fix. The in-line button control handles play/pause, volume up/down, call answer/hang-up, voice assistant, and even a camera shutter press, and there's a built-in high-sensitivity mic for calls. Everything runs over a standard 3.5 mm jack, with a 32 ohm dynamic driver rated 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz, and it comes with a carrying case plus the eartips.
Who should buy it: anyone whose devices still have a headphone jack. The compatibility list covers a huge range — Samsung Galaxy A-series and S-series models, Google Pixel 5a/4a/3a, OnePlus Nord and older numbered models, Motorola G and Razr, iPad and iPad mini and iPad Air, Switch, PS4, PS5, MP3/MP4 players, plus PC, laptop, Chromebook and Windows machines. If you split your day between a work laptop, a phone call, and a console, one pair handles all of it.
Who should skip it: if every device you own is a Lightning iPhone, this is the wrong connector. You'd be relying on an adapter, which adds a part to lose. And if you specifically want a spare pair sitting in a second bag, this is a single-item purchase, not a multi-pack.
The CREHAO 2 is a very different product with a very narrow, very deliberate job: it's wired earbuds for iPhone, and it comes as a 2 Pack. The connector is Lightning, and the compatibility list is explicit — iPhone 14/14 Pro/14 Pro Max, 13/13 Pro/13 Pro Max/13 Mini, 12 Mini/12 Pro Max, SE, 11 Pro Max/11 Pro, XS Max/X/XR, 8/8 Plus, 7 Plus/7, across all iOS systems. If that list describes your household, this is the no-adapter, no-dongle answer.
The control setup is the familiar one: a built-in microphone plus a multifunction button on the cord that handles answer/end call, play/pause, and track skipping, with volume control on the remote. You can take a call without pulling the phone out of your pocket. The spec sheet also lists 80 ohm impedance, which tells you these are built to be driven by a phone's own output rather than a dedicated amp — normal for this category. The 2 Pack is the real differentiator. Two pairs means one stays in a bag, one stays at a desk, or two family members each get a set without arguing. The listing also mentions 18 months of warranty coverage.
What it doesn't do is travel outside Apple's ecosystem. There's no 3.5 mm option, so a Chromebook, an Android phone, a Switch or a PS5 is out. It's also listed as white only, in-ear, with push-button controls.
Who should buy it: iPhone owners on Lightning models who want a second pair on hand, or a parent buying for two kids with iPhones. Anyone who hates carrying a dongle and wants the cable to just work.
Who should skip it: anyone with a USB-C iPhone or a mix of Android and Apple devices. And if you mainly listen on a computer, this is the wrong plug entirely.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for iPhone users → CREHAO 2. Native Lightning connection, no adapter required, and a compatibility list that goes back to the iPhone 7.
• Best for a two-person household → CREHAO 2. It's a 2 Pack; ASKUBSKU ships one pair.
• Best for cable reach and desk use → ASKUBSKU 3.5mm. The 5.9 ft cord is the standout number here.
• Best for long-wear comfort → ASKUBSKU 3.5mm. Three eartip sizes plus an angled semi in-ear shape are aimed squarely at fit and pressure.
• Best for taking calls on an iPhone → CREHAO 2. Built-in mic with a single multifunction button for answer/end and playback.
• Best for gaming and consoles → ASKUBSKU 3.5mm. A 3.5 mm plug is what a controller or console expects.
• Best for a spare pair you can leave in a bag → CREHAO 2, purely because you get two.
In my opinion, the ASKUBSKU 3.5mm is the better buy for most people, because a 3.5 mm plug plus a 5.9 ft cord and three eartip sizes covers far more real-world situations — laptop, phone, console, gym — with one purchase. The CREHAO 2 only wins if your devices are Lightning iPhones and you specifically want two pairs. If that's your situation, it's the cleaner choice, since you avoid adapters entirely. For everyone else, I'd take the ASKUBSKU. Check the current price on Amazon before deciding, since both are budget-tier buys where the gap matters.
Only older models with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, such as the iPhone SE 1st gen, 6/6S and 5/5S. Modern iPhones use Lightning or USB-C, so you'd need an adapter. The CREHAO 2 is the native iPhone option.
No. It's a Lightning-connector product built for iPhone and other Lightning devices. For Android, Chromebook, PC or console use, the ASKUBSKU 3.5mm is the one with the right plug.
ASKUBSKU lists a 32 ohm dynamic driver with a 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz range; CREHAO lists 80 ohm. Higher impedance generally needs a bit more power to reach the same volume, which is why the CREHAO is designed around phone output. Both are tuned for everyday listening rather than critical monitoring.
Value depends on your devices, not the spec sheet. If you need one pair that works everywhere, ASKUBSKU 3.5mm gives you more coverage per purchase. If you need two Lightning pairs for iPhones, CREHAO 2 delivers both in one box. Compare the current prices on Amazon and match the plug to your gear first.
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