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The Criello USB-C to 3.5mm + Charge Adapter two-pack is a cheap way to get a headphone output on a USB-C phone, with a spare in the box. On a working unit, basic audio is fine. The “listen and charge at once” feature is the part that often doesn’t work.
Reviewed by the Tiny Tech Box team · Not a hands-on test — written from Criello’s published specs, the live Amazon US listing and owner reviews · Last checked August 26, 2026
Version reviewed: Criello USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone and Charger Adapter, 2-in-1, 2-Pack · ASIN B0D2R4CD32 · Amazon US listing · no separate manufacturer model number is printed on the listing.
One-sentence verdict: Worth it if you mostly want a 3.5mm output on a USB-C phone and see charging passthrough as a nice-to-have that may not work — skip it if you need to reliably listen and charge at the same time or want a durable adapter.
Headphones plus charging on a USB-C phone — owners report only one working at a time.
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| Best for | USB-C iPhone or Android owners who mostly want a 3.5mm output and see the charging passthrough as a nice-to-have that may not work. |
| Not ideal for | Anyone who needs to reliably listen and charge at the same time, or wants a durable adapter. |
| Current price | $9.99 on Amazon |
| Price checked | August 26, 2026 |
| Version reviewed | Criello USB-C to 3.5mm + charge adapter · 2-pack · ASIN B0D2R4CD32 · Amazon US |
A small T-shaped body with a USB-C plug, a 3.5mm socket and a USB-C port. The design is standard for this type of adapter; the build is basic and, per owner reports, not durable — early failures are common.
Plug into the phone’s USB-C port, plug headphones into the 3.5mm jack, and optionally plug a charger into the USB-C port. Whether both work at once depends on your phone and, it seems, on the individual unit.
Sound quality, simultaneous-use reliability, charge-through power and build are the measures. Basic audio works on a good unit. Simultaneous use is the failure point — a common report is that plugging in a charger cuts the audio or vice versa. Charge-through power, when it works, is limited.
Works with:
Not compatible:
Early failure — within a month for some, a few months for others — is a recurring theme, and there is no warranty. Treat it as a cheap, semi-disposable audio adapter.
At $9.99 on Amazon (checked August 26, 2026) for two, it is cheap.
As a plain USB-C to 3.5mm output, a working unit is fine value. As a ‘charge while you listen’ solution, the failure rate makes it a gamble. If simultaneous charging matters, a better-reviewed 2-in-1 or a DAC-based adapter is worth the extra. We would call it a fair buy under about $7, audio-only expectations.
3.9 ★ from 2,197 Amazon ratings · price & rating checked August 26, 2026
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| Product | Best for | Key advantage | Main drawback | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criello USB-C to 3.5mm + Charge Adapter (2-Pack) (these adapters) | A cheap USB-C to 3.5mm output with a spare | Two for ~$10 | Simultaneous use unreliable; early failures; no warranty | $9.99 |
| USB-C to 3.5mm + Charge Adapter, 2-in-1 PD 60W | A single 2-in-1 with a stated PD figure | Higher claimed charge-through power | Similar reliability concerns | $5.99 |
| UGREEN Lightning to 3.5mm Adapter (for older iPhones) | Lightning iPhones (iPhone 14 and earlier) | MFi DAC, sturdier build | Wrong connector for USB-C phones; audio only | $15.99 |
If you have a Lightning iPhone, you need a Lightning adapter, not this. If simultaneous charging matters on a USB-C phone, a DAC-based 2-in-1 with better reviews is worth the extra. Prices are Amazon figures from August 26, 2026.
The Criello USB-C to 3.5mm + Charge Adapter two-pack is a cheap way to get a headphone output on a USB-C phone, with a spare in the box. On a working unit, basic audio is fine.
Its two selling points both wobble. Simultaneous listen-and-charge is unreliable — many owners get one function at a time — and durability is poor, with early failures a recurring theme and no warranty behind it. Its 2.9 score reflects a passable audio adapter and an unreliable 2-in-1. Buy it audio-only, or spend more on a DAC-based adapter if charging-while-listening matters.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Design — standard 2-in-1 shape; basic build | 3 / 5 |
| Value — two for about $10 | 3 / 5 |
| Performance — basic audio works; simultaneous charge-and-listen is unreliable | 3 / 5 |
| Build & Durability — early failures are a recurring theme; no warranty | 2.5 / 5 |
| Compatibility & Ease of Use — works on USB-C phones that support 3.5mm audio; passthrough hit-or-miss | 3 / 5 |
| Overall | 2.9 / 5 · Average |
Each aspect is scored from 1 to 5. The overall score is the average of the five, shown to one decimal place. Verdict bands: 4.5–5.0 Hell Yeah, 3.5–4.4 Would Buy, 2.5–3.4 Average, 1.0–2.4 Trash.
| Brand / line | Criello — USB-C to 3.5mm + charge adapter, 2-pack |
| Type | USB-C male, with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-C charging port (2-in-1) |
| Compatible | USB-C iPhones (iPhone 15 and later) and USB-C Android phones with 3.5mm audio support |
| Simultaneous use | Reported as inconsistent — owners say only one function works at a time on many devices |
| Charge-through power | PD passthrough claimed; real behaviour varies by phone |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Colors | White / black |
| Weight | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
| ASIN | B0D2R4CD32 |
| Manufacturer | Criello |
This is a low-information listing. “N/A” means the value is not stated. Note that some USB-C phones do not support analogue 3.5mm audio at all, in which case no passive adapter will produce sound.
Not reliably. Many owners report only one function working at a time — plugging in a charger cuts the audio, or vice versa.
Only if your USB-C phone supports analogue 3.5mm audio output. Some do not, and then no passive adapter will produce sound.
iPhone 15 and later (USB-C). For iPhone 14 and earlier you need a Lightning adapter.
Owner reports include failure within a month and burnout after a few months. Treat it as semi-disposable.
No warranty is stated and there is no meaningful brand support.
For reliable charge-while-listening on a USB-C phone, a DAC-based 2-in-1 with better reviews is worth the extra.
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Sources: Amazon product listing (ASIN B0D2R4CD32), read Aug 26, 2026 · listing description for connector type and passthrough claims. This is a low-information listing; the rating, price and buyer feedback are from the live Amazon listing on the date shown.
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