When Apple introduced the iPhone 7 this year the pissed off a whole hell of a lot of people by removing the standard 3.5mm headphone jack from the device. The only good thing about the removal was it wasn’t a surprise–it had long been predicted in the rumor mill. Announcing the removal of the headphone jack, Apple’s reasoning was that they had the “courage” to remove a port that hadn't been updated in over 50 years. Some scoffed at this as everyone knows Apple seems to be intent on reducing as many ports on its devices as it can.
However, there are some advantages to the headphone jack’s removal. Because users now need to opt for either Bluetooth earphones or Lightning earphones they’ll at least be getting an all-digital connection. That means the transmission either works right or not at all. That’s unlike the analogue headphone jack, which often times could deliver suboptimal audio quality. And though Apple at least included its new Lightning EarPods with the iPhone 7, some people still like to go with third-party alternatives, which may physically fit better in their ears, or have a design that better meshes with their personal style.
Whatever the reason, if you’re in the market for affordable Lightning earphone alternatives, you should definitely check out the models below.
Dodocool Lightning Earphones
These MFI Certified (so they are approved by Apple according to strict engineering standards) earphones feature an awesome aluminum design that come in a range of colors matching the color models of the iPhone. The Dodocool’s provide low-loss signal transmission of 24-bit digital audio with the encoding and playback of music as well as advanced sound isolation technology enables you to get immersive enjoyment of both high-quality sound and every superb detail of your music without environmental disturbances.
SHARKK Lightning Earbuds
SHARKK’s MFI Certified earbuds feature an aluminum earbud housing connected to an oxygen free copper cord that helps to improve the data and signal transmission of digital audio. Like all the other earphones on this list, they have a built-in remote control so you don’t need to fiddle with your iPhone to change the volume. But the best thing about these earbuds is their fray resistant cable. Because the cables is flat instead of round, it’s less likely to shear or get tangled up in your pockets.
HOCO L2 Lightning Earphones
The thing that sets the HOCO L2 Lightning Earphones apart from the others on this list is their ergonomic ear-hook design. The earphones fit not only in your ears, but over them, helping them to stay fitted in place. This type of design is perfect for runners and other athletes as they are unlikely to fall out of your ears while bouncing around. They come in two colors: black or red.
Hizek Lightning Earphones
The stylish aluminum earphones feature anti-skid elastic silica earbuds that only way 50 grams. Their light weight helps ensure they stay in your ears while moving. The Hizek’s feature digital noise-cancelling technology that helps your music and other audio sound better by blocking unwanted external sounds. The in-line remote allows for volume control, and play/pausing of music.
HOCO L1 Lightning Earphones
The HOCO L1 Lightning Earphones are almost identical in technology to their HOCOL L2 big brother earlier on this list. The main thing that sets them apart is their design. Where the L2 featured an ergonomic ear-hook design, the L1 features a more traditional earbud design. The HOCO L1s also feature an in-line remote with volume control and music playback controls. They come in two colors: black or white.
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