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If you want a familiar 3.5mm plug that works with older iPhones, iPads, MP3 players and just about any device with a headphone socket, choose BENEWY in-Ear Headphones; if you need a USB-C connection for a modern iPhone 15/16/17, a recent Samsung Galaxy, a Pixel or a USB-C laptop, choose AFGHOA USB C Headphones. The real decision here isn't sound quality on paper — both are budget wired in-ears with a 32 ohm impedance — it's the connector on the end of the cable and the little design details around it.
• BENEWY's biggest strength: a 3.5mm gold-plated plug with broad compatibility across older Apple devices, Android phones, tablets, MP3 players and laptops, plus a full three-button remote with volume control.
• BENEWY's biggest trade-off: it needs an adapter for newer iPhones that dropped the headphone jack, and it's the heavier of the two at 12 g with a traditional round earpiece shape.
• AFGHOA's biggest strength: native USB-C connectivity aimed at current-gen phones and laptops, a magnetic tangle-free earbud design, and a DAC chip for digital audio input.
• AFGHOA's biggest trade-off: it relies on your device's USB audio settings behaving correctly, and it carries a shorter 8-month warranty versus BENEWY's 2 years.
• Buy BENEWY if you're plugging into a 3.5mm jack and want in-line volume buttons and a longer warranty.
• Buy AFGHOA if your phone or laptop only has USB-C and you want the magnetic, tangle-resistant form factor.
The BENEWY in-Ear Headphones are a classic wired 3.5mm design, and that's exactly the point. The gold-plated 3.5mm plug is listed as compatible with iPhone SE, 6, 6s, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 5, 5c and 5s, iPad Mini and iPad Air, iPod touch 5 and iPod Nano 7, plus Samsung Galaxy and other Android phones, Windows devices and "all popular music devices with headphone socket." If you have a drawer full of older Apple gear or a laptop with a headphone jack, this is a plug-and-play pick. The cable is described as soft, flexible TPE, reinforced for wear and corrosion resistance, which matters on a wired pair you'll coil and uncoil daily.
The audio side is straightforward: a 14mm dynamic driver, 32 ohm impedance, 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency range and 110 dB sensitivity. That's an easy load for a phone to drive, so you won't need a dongle amp. The design uses in-ear sound isolation with a shockproof membrane and sound units, and the earpiece is a circle shape in a mix of rubber, aluminium, stainless steel and plastic — a sturdier material list than the price bracket usually suggests.
The remote is where BENEWY pulls ahead for everyday control. There's an in-line controller with a microphone, and the button logic covers play/pause, next track (triple click), previous track (double click), call answer and hang-up, call reject (press and hold two seconds), plus dedicated [+] and [−] volume buttons. In my opinion, real volume buttons on the wire are genuinely useful — plenty of cheap wired buds don't have them. The manufacturer lists a 2-year warranty, which is a long commitment for this category.
Who should skip it? Anyone whose phone is USB-C only and who doesn't want to carry an adapter. The listing itself notes you need a 3.5mm jack adapter for iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X and later, so if you're on a modern iPhone, the AFGHOA is the cleaner path. Also skip it if you want a magnetic, tangle-free design — BENEWY is a conventional round-bud shape.
The AFGHOA USB C Headphones are built for the current generation of devices. The compatibility list is long and specific: iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, 16e, 16, 16 Pro, 16 Plus, 16 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max; Samsung S26, S26+, S26 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, A17, A16, A26, A36, A37, A57, A56, S24 FE, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, A53, A54, A33, A34, S22, S21 FE, Tab S10+ and A10+; Google Pixel 10a, 10 Pro XL, 9a, 9, 8a, 8, 7a, 6a and 6; Galaxy Z Flip and Fold; OnePlus 15R, 15, 13 and 12; MacBook Pro; iPad 10, 11, iPad Pro, Mini 6 and Air 4/5/6; Motorola Edge, and Nothing Phone. If your device lives on that list and has no headphone jack, this is the direct answer.
Two design features stand out. First, the magnetic earbuds: there's a magnet on the back of each bud so you can roll the cable up and keep it from tangling, and the rounded-tip ergonomic shape is described as staying put during runs. Second, the DAC chip — AFGHOA uses a dedicated digital-to-analog converter so the USB-C signal is converted properly rather than relying on your device's own output stage.
The trade-offs are real, though. USB audio has quirks, and AFGHOA's own notes admit it: if you get no sound on a phone, you may need to open Developer Options and disable USB audio routing; on some laptops and desktops the default output is the speakers, so you have to go into Sound settings and manually select the USB device. That's a five-minute setup job, not a defect — but it's friction the 3.5mm BENEWY simply doesn't have. The AFGHOA is also light at 5 g with a hard-plastic zipper carry case, and it uses ABS and TPE materials rather than BENEWY's metal mix. Sensitivity is listed at 105 dB with 32 ohm impedance, and the frequency response figure in the spec sheet is 2000 Hz, which reads like a data-entry shorthand rather than a full range — worth treating as a "don't over-read the numbers" caveat. Warranty is 8 months, clearly shorter than BENEWY's.
Who should skip it? Anyone with an older 3.5mm-only phone or MP3 player, and anyone who doesn't want to poke around in settings menus if the audio doesn't route automatically.
• Best for older iPhones, iPads and MP3 players → BENEWY in-Ear Headphones. The 3.5mm plug covers iPhone 5 through 6s Plus, iPod Nano 7 and Touch 5 without an adapter.
• Best for modern USB-C phones and laptops → AFGHOA USB C Headphones. iPhone 15–17, Galaxy S21–S26, Pixel 6–10 and MacBook Pro are all on the compatibility list.
• Best for in-line volume control → BENEWY in-Ear Headphones. Dedicated [+] and [−] buttons plus single/double/triple-click track and call handling.
• Best for tangle-free portability → AFGHOA USB C Headphones. The magnetic earbud backs and zipper case are made for tossing in a bag.
• Best for a sturdier build feel → BENEWY in-Ear Headphones. Aluminium, stainless steel and rubber in the earpiece versus AFGHOA's ABS and TPE.
• Best for digital audio conversion → AFGHOA USB C Headphones. The onboard DAC chip handles digital input rather than passing an analog signal.
• Best for a longer warranty → BENEWY in-Ear Headphones. Two years versus AFGHOA's eight months.
• Best for people who hate settings menus → BENEWY in-Ear Headphones. Plug in, press play; AFGHOA may need a USB audio routing tweak.
My Verdict
Not directly. BENEWY uses a 3.5mm plug, and the listing says you need a 3.5mm jack adapter for iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X and later. For iPhone 15, 16 or 17, the AFGHOA USB C model is the native fit.
Yes, they list MacBook Pro and iPad USB-C devices. Be aware that on some laptops and desktops the default audio output is the speakers, so you may need to open Sound settings and manually select the USB device. AFGHOA notes the same for USB audio routing on some phones.
Both list sound isolation as their noise-control method and both use an in-ear seal, so the difference is mostly fit. BENEWY lists 110 dB sensitivity with a 14mm dynamic driver; AFGHOA lists 105 dB with a DAC chip for digital input. Neither is active noise cancellation.
BENEWY. It carries a 2-year manufacturer warranty, while AFGHOA lists an 8-month warranty. If long-term coverage matters more to you than USB-C convenience, that's a meaningful gap.
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