Good for systems that do not have a sound card or 3.5mm headset jack. The device is very well made, robust and hardy because the chassis is made of aluminum. The sound quality is good overall.

My initial impression was it's junk. I plugged it into my PC and nothing happened. I opened up my device manager and didn't see it. I looked at what other people were saying about it and another reviewer mentioned the same issue, but when they said when earbuds were added it then worked. I plugged in my earbuds and instantly just worked! I tried it on my IPad. Same thing, it just worked! For the price you get two and they are made of metal. I can't imagine much damaging these. This is hands down and easy 5 out of 5! Just know that it doesn't do anything until you add earbuds.

I came across this USB (USB-A) to 3.5mm audio adapter as I was looking for a way to use an existing set of computer speakers I really like with a laptop that has USB but no audio jack. Figuring I didn't have much to lose (and it's even a two pack), I thought I'd give it a try and it turns out it fit the bill perfectly. My speakers work well with the laptop now and I didn't even have to install any drivers - it was just plug and play (with Windows 11 that is). This adapt is, really, a simple, small device that does exactly what it needs to do: allow you to use any 3.5mm audio device (speakers, headset, etc) with any USB-A port. It appears to be quite durably built so it should last a long time and it’s small enough to keep in your bag or briefcase without any issues. AND it allowed me to avoid purchasing new USB speakers (and creating additional e-waste in the form of the old speakers). So if you're looking for a way to reuse your old audio equipment with a PC or other device that only has a USB connection and not a 3.5mm audio jack (make sure it's USB-A not type C!), then this could be exactly what you need. Give it a try today!

I mobile DJ parties from time to time and found out the hard way that it's really good to have a spare laptop. Pro tip - make sure there are no pending reboots before starting to DJ :-). The software I use to DJ parties with allows for a second audio output, so getting one of these USB adapters to work with the spare laptop allowed me to use the old laptop like my primary computer. For ~$10, I have a fully functioning backup laptop and I hope to avoid any annoying unexpected silences (and a spare audio output in case I lose the first one). The fidelity is quite good, likely better than the built-in audio card in my old laptop. This has a TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Sleeve) output, but so are most 'modern' laptops - with the microphone and headphone inputs / outputs combined into one port. This is not a problem if you're only looking for audio output through a TRS connection as that's the cabling I have for my mixer inputs. Frankly, for as cost-effective as these adapters are it makes sense to keep a set of them on hand in case I run into any other issues with either laptop. They're cheap insurance in an age where I can make scads of money in a night provided I am able to provide a decent performance.

The first thing you notice about this device is it feels very solid. The case is nice, and it is very compact. Great if you need a USB audio adapter and don't want this giant thing sticking out of your computer. The sound quality is great. Nice audio all across the range, no noise or interference. I'm really happy with this. This is to replace a more delicate plastic one I used to have and so far it fits the bill perfect. And yes - no drivers needed in Windows, plug it in to most any computer and it just works.

This is a major revision to my prior review as I finally got this to work on Linux. It is advertised as such but you may run into issues, as I did. First, if you just plug it in, it will not be recognized. 'lsusb' will not show anything nor will 'hwinfo.' You have to actually plug in an item such as earbuds or a headset before it activates. Except not all items will activate it. That was the frustration I ran into, that some items didn't work and finally others did. I think it has to do with two existing and incompatible TRRS plug standards, but I'm not certain. In any case it was a big annoyance. Once it's recognized, it works as it should. The audio source (and sink if there's a mic) show up and are usable. With some work (you cannot find Qianlink anywhere let alone their customer service) I determined that the chipset is a cx31993, which is actually quite reputable and performs pretty well. What is very odd is that once it's activated, if you pull out the headset, it remains activated even with nothing plugged into the dongle. So my revised rating is 4 stars, perhaps a bit generous, but it does work and has a good chipset. If you're on Linux (and maybe even Windows, I don't know), be patient. Follow a strict order of plug in the dongle, then plug in the headset or other device. If it doesn't work try a different device. You'll find one that works sooner or later.

I have a USB-C based Dell docking bar/unit, but of all things it has no headphone/sound output port. You have to plug in the dual USB-C ports and then the sound plug. This allowed me to plug the sound plug into the docking unit and then not have to mess with the cable. It worked perfectly. There was no setup, etc. As soon as I plugged into the docking unit, there were a couple "device found" sounds, and then everything was as expected. If I had known that this existed and it would be this simple, I would have purchased one already. To say I am pleased would be an understatement.

Living in a digital world means having to find solutions for retaining the best aspects of the analog world that us older folk came from. Growing up the 70s long play vinyl record albums were king, and the listening experience, even including the "record hiss", pops and scratches that would occur with albums that have been lovingly played and re-played, are a big part of that. With the acquisition recently of a new turntable I am looking to record some of my old, favorite vinyl so that I can listen to them the way THEY presented the music so long ago. The sound is slightly warmer and a bit broader and the experience is worth the extra effort. To accommodate this, I needed to bridge form a 3.5 mm headphone-out on my turntable into my PC, and that meant finding a way to go to USB. This handy device makes that process so easy. Just plug the 3.5mm jack into the USB adapter and in seconds you will be able to record your music to an audio recording program easily. I'm glad I found this solution!

My PS4 controller has a horrible connection to my IEMs. My microphone sounds absolutely horrible and muffled. This product solved that issue and makes my voice sound much better in video games. It also reduces the background noise. Highly recommend this product for people who want to connect their 3.5mm jacks to the Playstation and not a controller. This product also works great for laptops with bad ports.

The one that worked was a great way to add headset support for older computer with 'noisy' dual mic/speaker jacks. -- TL/DR begin -- Bare bones packaging with no information. Audio output works (speaker) but not input (microphone) on the defective dongle. The other one worked great, and playback/recording were spot on. Metal housing has good weight and feel, with cross-hatched indents on side for better grip during removal. Has 'plug detection' for 3.5mm jack and does not present itself as a USB sound device until a cord is seated. Assessment logos on packaging (FCC CE). -- TL/DR end -- It's 50% fail, out of the box, so maybe take your chances. I'm really happy with the one that worked but disappointed overall.