2023-09-13 18:56:39
Headphones with a USB-C cable are becoming more common due to the trend of cell phones without a 3.5mm jack (P2). Despite the Bluetooth options, as mentioned in this article, sometimes it is preferable to avoid relying on the battery. With the iPhone 15 and many Android phones adopting the USB-C port, here are the best USB-C in-ear headphones under R$100.
List of the best in-ear headphones with USB-C cable under R$100
List of the best in-ear headphones with USB-C cable in the R$100 range. Source: hatenablog
Check out which in-ear headphones stood out the most on the market in terms of cost-benefit (how much they deliver in a given price range) up to R$100 considering launches until the 1st half of 2023.
Attention: Prices may vary due to the fact that the headphones are purchased in China and are subject to the dollar exchange rate on the day.
Tanchjim Tanya DSP (US$22 or R$113)
The Tanchjim Tanya DSP is an in-ear headphone in the “bullet” format, which basically uses the shape of a cylinder. This design makes fitting much easier and tends to be comfortable for most users. By using a cable with a USB plug, it allows DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to be applied, a term widely used to refer to “digital signal processing”, which allows in this case to apply digital equalization (EQ) to make the sound of the most pleasant headphone to listen to.
Tanchjim Tanya DSP in-ear headphones. Source: YouTube (Audio Reviews & News channel)
The Tanya DSP’s sound is focused on bass. Although it has controlled bass, it predominates all the time, but fortunately the midrange is not severely affected. However, the treble ends up losing detail and brightness, due to this characteristic in the lower frequencies. Regarding the midrange, there is a good performance for the price and the tone is not bad.
It is important to note that the Tanya DSP cable is fixed and there are alternatives with a 3.5mm plug (P2) with a removable cable and the same price, but considering its value, the practicality of connecting directly to the cell phone’s USB and the sound quality, it is worth it.
Moondrop Jiu (US$ 25 or R$ 129)
For those who want to avoid headphones with excessive bass, the Moondrop Jiu is the right choice if you are looking for an alternative that has a cable with a USB-C plug. The Jiu focuses on the midrange and has brilliant highs, which bring a greater sense of definition and detail. At the same time, this headphone has a more developed soundstage than the Tanya DSP, which can be interesting depending on the musical styles you listen to, as this will make it easier to distinguish the instruments in the performance.
Moondrop Jiu in-ear headphones. Source: YouTube (HiFiGoAudio channel)
In terms of construction, just like the Tanya DSP, the Jiu is also very comfortable and should please most users. It also has a fixed cable, but its sound quality easily makes up for that. However, unfortunately the Moondrop headset is a little more expensive than the Tanchjim one, but not by much (US$3 or R$15.50).
What is the difference between headphones with a USB-C and 3.5mm (P2) cable?
Headphones with a USB-C cable most often have a DAC and an amplifier inside the connector. This is necessary because the USB connection is digital and the headphones need an analog signal to work. Through the Digital to Analog Converter (DAC or Digital to Analog Converter), the signal from the USB-C port is converted, but this alone is not enough, as the signal is not strong enough to cause the speaker diaphragm of the headphones vibrate and generate sound, then the amplifier is used to increase the signal strength and cause the sound waves to be reproduced.
A wired headset that uses a 3.5mm plug requires an analog output. In the case of cell phones, this output is called “headphone jack” and the 3.5mm standard is commonly used. In this case, you will use the DAC and amplifier that the smartphone has internally.
If you want better sound quality, you can connect a portable DAC/amp to your phone, notebook or tablet. This way, you will have a considerably higher output power than that offered by the aforementioned screen devices. Check out our recommendations by price range in the articles below:
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