The headphone jack, typically the 3.5mm audio port, has been a universal standard for wired audio connections for decades. This topic explores its historical...
The 3.5mm headphone jack, also known as an audio jack or TRS connector, is a common analog audio connector used to output sound from devices to headphones or external speakers. It has been a standard for decades.
Manufacturers primarily cite space constraints for larger batteries or other components, improving water resistance, and pushing users towards wireless audio solutions (like Bluetooth) as reasons for its removal.
Common alternatives include using Bluetooth wireless headphones, USB-C or Lightning port wired headphones, or 3.5mm dongle adapters that convert the USB-C/Lightning port to a traditional headphone jack.
Yes, wired headphones often provide superior audio quality (especially for high-resolution audio), have no battery life concerns, generally introduce zero latency, and are typically more affordable for comparable sound quality.