Best USB-C headphones 2024 (2024)

PALOVUE SoundFlow USB Type C Headphones

Simple as it gets

These earbuds already stand out with the all-white finish, but they also have a booming sound that may come as a big surprise for earbuds coming in at this price. Plus, you get different ear tip sizes for the perfect fit to help you feel comfortable while listening to tunes.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

When sound really matters

While the Momentum 4 Wireless are Bluetooth first, they work just like a pair of USB-C wired headphones. Even better, you can charge them while you're listening to music. A premium design and solid sound with active noise cancelation (ANC) mean you get a great package.

Samsung AKG USB Type-C Earphones

Samsung all over

Samsung won't throw them in a box with a phone or tablet anymore, but these AKG-tuned earbuds are more than capable of delivering good sound for what you're paying. There are no extra bells and whistles here — they just sound better than you'd expect.

Cooya USB Type C Earphones

They just work

These USB-C earbuds from Cooya won't take much out of your pocket, and they keep things simple by just focusing on the basics. You get an in-line microphone and media controls, along with a few ear tip sizes in the box to find the best fit.

Creative SXFI Trio

Virtual surround sound

Creative's Super X-Fi (SXFI) technology is built into these impressive USB-C earbuds, putting 7.1-style surround sound between your ears while watching movies, listening to music, or playing games. They sound great even without that, and the SXFI app includes an EQ to customize the audio profile.

Google Pixel USB-C Earbuds

Just Google it

Google stopped including earbuds back with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, but the Pixel USB-C Earbuds are still readily available and sound great. They'll fit right with the adjustable loop, and activating Google Assistant is only a button press away. The price is right, too.

TriLink USB Type C Earbud Headphones

No entanglements

TriLink put some thought into making these earphones, focusing on great sound through their certification for Hi-Res audio. It doesn't hurt that they also use a flat cable to avoid tangling, and if you can get them to fit right, they'll offer great passive noise isolation.

Focal Bathys

Going high-end

The Focal Bathys are expensive, but you get plenty for what you pay for, especially if you fancy yourself an audiophile. They may be wireless headphones, at least until you plug in via the USB-C port and use the onboard DAC (digital-to-analog converter) to listen to hi-res tracks without losing quality.

Creative SXFI Gamer USB-C Gaming Headset

For gamers

There's a combination at work here that puts together Creative's SXFI tech for virtual surround sound, excellent audio performance, and an effective mic, which all creates a great set of gaming headphones. Use them on a console, computer, or try them out on a phone or tablet.

Ted Kritsonis