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If you want a long-reach, no-charging headphone for watching TV at night without disturbing anyone else, choose C G CHANGEEK 18Ft; if you need a tiny, pocketable wired earbud with a built-in mic for calls, school and on-the-go listening, choose APETOO 3.5mm.
• C G CHANGEEK 18Ft — biggest strength: a spring coiled cord that extends to a genuinely long 18FT / 5.5M, so you can sit back on the sofa or move around the room while staying plugged in.
• C G CHANGEEK 18Ft — biggest trade-off: it's a full over-ear headphone with no microphone and a balanced (not bass-heavy) tuning, so it's built for listening, not talking or thumping.
• APETOO 3.5mm — biggest strength: a featherweight 25 g in-ear design with an in-line mic and volume control, made to travel in a pocket or backpack.
• APETOO 3.5mm — biggest trade-off: half-in-ear buds purposely don't block outside noise, and the short cord means you stay tethered close to your device.
• Who C G CHANGEEK 18Ft is for: TV and movie watchers, especially seniors and parents, who want simple plug-in sound with room to move.
• Who APETOO 3.5mm is for: students, commuters, gamers and anyone taking calls who wants cheap, light, mic-equipped earbuds.
The C G CHANGEEK 18Ft is, at heart, a problem-solver for one specific annoyance: wanting to watch TV late at night without blasting the whole house. It's a wired over-ear headphone that plugs into a 3.5mm / 1/8" audio port, so there's no pairing, no charging and no connection dropouts to fight with. For a lot of people — and especially for older users — that simplicity is the entire point.
The headline feature is that spring coiled cord. Before stretching it's about 4.8FT / 1.5M, and it extends to a maximum of 18FT / 5.5M. In practice, that's the difference between being leashed to the TV and being able to walk to the kitchen for a drink, stretch out on the couch, or shift around in your seat without yanking the plug out. The cord itself is soft TPE, and there's a cable tie plus a cloth bag for storage, which keeps things tidy when it's not in use.
Sound comes from a pair of 40mm NdFeB dynamic drivers, and C G CHANGEEK is upfront that these are tuned to a balanced output — explicitly not for bass enthusiasts. That's an honest spec worth taking seriously: dialogue, news and typical TV audio should come through clearly, but if you want chest-thumping low end, this isn't the pick. The in-line volume control lets you reduce or mute quickly instead of hunting for the TV remote, though it can only lower volume, not boost it — if it's too quiet, you turn up the TV output first.
Two things to know before buying. First, there's no microphone, so it's not for calls or voice chat. Second, it needs a 3.5mm headphone or AUX-out port on your TV; if your TV doesn't have one, you'll need a USB, optical or RCA-to-3.5mm adapter. The around-ear, over-ear fit with a stainless steel enclosure and a 290 g weight is built for long sitting sessions rather than pocket carry. Buy it if you want fuss-free TV listening with real freedom of movement. Skip it if you need a mic, want heavy bass, or mainly listen on a phone while walking around.
The APETOO 3.5mm sits at the opposite end of the spectrum: it's a light, plug-and-play in-ear bud with a 3.5mm TRRS jack. At just 25 g, it's the kind of thing that disappears into a pocket, a pencil case or a backpack, and it's aimed at teens and adults who want basic wired audio without thinking about it.
The core appeal is the built-in microphone and in-line remote. You get button controls for volume and playback plus a mic for calls, so you can answer a call or skip a track without pulling out your phone. APETOO notes the mic sits on the right side, which is a small detail that matters when you're actually wearing them. The plug is made of anti-oxidant metal for better contact than a generic plug, and the oxygen-free copper wiring inside is designed to resist tangling as it moves through pockets and clothing.
Comfort and awareness are the design priorities here. These are half-in-ear buds with silicone tips, and that shape deliberately doesn't seal off the outside world — you stay aware of traffic, a teacher, or a coworker calling your name. That makes them a reasonable fit for school, commuting and shared spaces, though it also means you won't get much isolation on a noisy bus or plane. The 32 ohm impedance and 20 Hz–20,000 Hz frequency range are standard, easy-to-drive figures that most phones, laptops and consoles can handle without a separate amp.
Compatibility is broad: iPhone, Samsung, MacBook Air/Pro, other MacBooks, tablets, desktops, laptops, gaming consoles, iPod and MP3/MP4 players — anything with a 3.5mm stereo jack. In the box you get the earbuds, a mini storage case and two extra ear tips. Buy it if you want cheap, light, mic-equipped earbuds for calls, class and casual listening. Skip it if you need serious noise isolation, long cable reach, or over-ear comfort for marathon TV sessions.
• Best for TV and movie watching → C G CHANGEEK 18Ft: over-ear 40mm drivers and an 18FT reach make it the natural living-room pick.
• Best for calls and voice chat → APETOO 3.5mm: it has a built-in mic and remote; the CHANGEEK has no microphone at all.
• Best for portability → APETOO 3.5mm: 25 g plus a storage case versus a 290 g over-ear headphone with a coiled cord.
• Best for seniors and simple operation → C G CHANGEEK 18Ft: no charging, no pairing, just plug in and adjust with the in-line control.
• Best for staying aware of your surroundings → APETOO 3.5mm: the half-in-ear design intentionally doesn't block outside noise.
• Best for bass-heavy music → neither, strictly speaking: the CHANGEEK is tuned balanced on purpose, and the APETOO buds are a basic in-ear design.
• Best for long sessions at home → C G CHANGEEK 18Ft: the around-ear fit is made for comfort over long stretches.
• Best for school, commuting and gaming on the go → APETOO 3.5mm: the light body, tangle-resistant cable and mic fit that use case.
In my opinion, most people searching this comparison are really trying to solve the TV-audio problem, and for that job the C G CHANGEEK 18Ft is the one I'd buy. The 18FT coiled cord, the plug-and-play 3.5mm connection and the over-ear 40mm drivers line up exactly with watching TV late without waking the house — and not needing to charge anything is a genuine everyday win, particularly for older users.
I'd only steer you to the APETOO 3.5mm if your priority is portability and talking: it's the better choice for calls, school and pocket carry thanks to its mic and 25 g body. Just be honest about which problem you actually have first.
No. It's a wired over-ear headphone with a 3.5mm jack and a spring coiled cord that extends to 18FT / 5.5M. There's no battery and no Bluetooth, which is exactly why there's nothing to charge or pair.
Yes. It has an in-line mic (on the right side) plus button controls for volume and playback, so you can take calls and manage music without touching your phone.
The C G CHANGEEK 18Ft, in my opinion. Its over-ear 40mm drivers and long reach are built for living-room listening, while the APETOO's half-in-ear fit lets outside sound in and its cord keeps you close to the device.
Only if your TV has a 3.5mm headphone or AUX-out port. If it doesn't, you'll need a USB, optical or RCA-to-3.5mm adapter. Also note it can reduce volume but can't boost it, so raise the TV output if it's too quiet.
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