Best Type-C Earphones 2024

In 2024, audio jacks are more like a past thing in flagship smartphones. The days when we could enjoy music straight from our phones by simply plugging our earphones into the audio jack are slowly getting on decline. Yet, people still searches for earphones that they can use with their smartphones.

The good thing is, now we are firm on a single type of termination that is being used in smartphones. USB Type-C has been the jack of all trades, it is one stop soultion if you need fast charging, audio output, or media transfer. So Many Brands are getting into building earphones or In ear montior with type c termination.

The Type C improves the quality of the sound from the earphones by including HiFi audio DACs inside the termination. Today, we have a wide range of Type-C earphones that are readily available . You  can get you started on a new HiFi Audio journey straight with your smartphones.

Today’s guide is focused on that only. We are going to showcase some of our models that have garnered good feedback among audio lovers. Let’s not waste any more time, and begin with the exploration.

Why Choose Type-C Earphones?

As mentioned above, there is no 3.5mm jack available now in any of the smartphones. Not at least in the mainstream ones. So to enjoy listening to music with your phone or even for calls, you now need a Type-C terminated earphone.

Furthermore, you can expect better sound performance with built-in DAC chips as well. The only other option for you is to use a dedicated DAC/AMP which is an extra device to carry with your phone. Now let’s explore the list of Earphones available with Type-C termination.

1. Moondrop May

Price: Rs 6,490.

Moondrop May is the brand’s latest Type-C earphone launched for Rs 6,490. This crafted pair features a dual-driver hybrid setup with a 10mm dynamic driver and a 6mm planar magnetic driver on each side. It is an online-interactive True DSP IEM, that can bring you many signatures with different Digital Signal Processing profiles through the Moondrop Link software.

The set has unlimited tuning possibilities, you can create your preferred tuning adjustments and save it online for sharing with friends as well. 

This is the new generation of Type-C earphones that offers complete customizability with its customized DSP setup. The Moondrop May is our default recommendation for people who are looking for high-quality sound performance with Type-C termination.

2. PULA PA01

Price: Rs 5,490.

Next up, we have this amazing new Type-C earphone from a brand called PULA, the PULA PA01. Equipped with a 10mm LCP diaphragm dynamic driver unit, the pair promises high-quality sonic brilliance for the listeners.

 PULA PA01 is an attractive set with colourful face covers and a comfortable ear shell design. Pula says they have enhanced the sound of the PA01 with a technology called Arc Damping Coating.

The inner cavity of the PA01 has a dampening coating that absorbs extra vibration and reduces resonance cavity reflections .

PULA PA01 is loved by audiophiles greatly for its lovely sound performance and availability of multiple termination options. you can buy the PA01 for just Rs 5,490 with Type-C terminated cable.

3. ARTTI R3

Price: Rs 3,890.

ARTTI is a recently emerged name in the Audiophile market. But in a very short span of time, ARTTI has made a good name for itself with multiple successful IEMs including R1, R2, T10, etc.

The ARTTI R3 is a recently launched set that delivers quality sound at affordable prices. ARTTI designed the R3 with a 10mm beryllium-plated diaphragm dynamic driver unit that produces a superior sound. It has an ultimate level of clarity and a rich tone as well.

ARTTI R3 has ergonomically designed ear shells that promise a comfortable fit with better isolation. We personally like the ARTTI R3 for its simple design, rich sound, and comfortable fit. You can grab this beauty for just Rs 3,890.

4. TRN ORCA

Price: Rs 1,890.

TRN offers the ORCA in its Type-C earphone category. TRN is a known name among budget audiophiles who love to explore exciting products for pocket-friendly prices.

The latest TRN ORCA houses a 10mm dual-magnetic dynamic driver unit with a high-molecular LCP(Liquid Crystal Polymer) diaphragm material. It offers an immersive and captivating sound with rich vocals and a punchy bass.

Enjoy your favourite melodies straight with your smartphone with the TRN ORCA available for just Rs 1,890.

5. Moondrop FreeDSP Cable

Price: Rs 2,790.

Who says you can’t use any IEM straight with your smartphones?? Moondrop’s latest innovation is the Moondrop FreeDSP cable. It is an innovative interactive online DSP cable that opens the doors to unlimited tuning possibilities with the Moondrop Link application.

It is a premium-quality cable crafted with high-purity 75-core OFC and silver-plated copper hybrid wire cores braided together in a Litz structure. It has an isolated in-line microphone and convenient three-key in-line media control as well. 

The cable has 0.78mm 2-pin connectors that make the Moondrop FreeDSP fully compatible with a wide range of IEMs in the market. Get the Moondrop FreeDSP cable for just Rs 2,790.