So I recently got my first phone that does not have a native 3.5mm port (RIP my 2016 iPhone SE, still the best size smart phone). I've ordered 5 different lightning bolt to 3.5mm adapters off Amazon and each one has had some issue, mainly distorting the sound profile or reducing audio quality (or the build quality is garbage). So I figured before I waste more time blindly order crap from Amazon I should ask here for recommendations for a non-shitty adapter. Based in the US and don't care about price as long as it is good quality. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for a good Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter for my iPhone. I know there are a ton of third-party options out there that are actually just Bluetooth receivers disguised as Lightning adapters, not what I’m looking for.

I'm so frustrated that Apple doesn't make them anymore because I bought an Apple iPhone 13 just last year and am still using my old iPad that works perfectly. And I need to use headphones rather than bluetooth earbuds not just because of audio quality, but because I have a medical issue that requires on ear headphones (reactive tinnitus) but now I have to move on and bite the dust.

So I'm hearing a lot of poor old reviews of third party dongles. My choices are: FiiO KA11 Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Adapter but I'm really unsure of this.

https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-KA11-Lightning-Adapter-Amplifier/dp/B0CV5ZZGR1?th=1

Poor reviews:

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/1ca72ch/fiio_ka11_cant_really_recommend/#lightbox

People also mentioned the UGreen recently? But it looks cheap and questionable. I don't want to pay money for something that works worse than the Apple Dongle.

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Lightning-3-5MM-Female-Adapter/dp/B07Q49SVYR?ie=UTF8&th=1

EDIT: I also chanced about this USB-C to Lightning Adapter, then I could buy the new Apple Dongle, but I'd need a trustworthy product if anyone knows any that are usable and not cheap and fake. It says MFi certification but so many of those are fake:

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Lightning-Adapter-Charging-Compatible/dp/B0B6PDGLWZ?th=1

I have an iPhone 11 and I'm getting really frustrated with Lightning to 3.5mm adapters. I've been through several of them, including the official Apple one, and they all seem to break after about 2 months of careful use. The audio starts cutting out or they just stop working.

I'm looking for a durable, long-lasting adapter, preferably with a braided cable and reinforced connectors. I've heard good things about brands like JSAUX, UGREEN, and Baseus, but I'm open to any recommendations you might have from your own experience on AliExpress.

I'm looking for something that is MFi certified to avoid any compatibility issues.

What are your go-to, reliable Lightning to 3.5mm adapters that have actually lasted?

Max price: around 15$

Hello! Not sure if this belongs here but Im looking for an adapter that will allow me to use my apple wired headphones that have a lightning cable with my phone which only has a regular 3.5mm headphone jack. I love the feel of wired headphones and find it necessary to buy new ones now that I stopped using an iPhone. I basically need whats in the picture but the other way around