The company has put a New USB-C cable at 3.5 mmspecifically designed for Max Airpods with USB-C and Beats Studio Pro.
This new cable will connect these headphones directly to the audio output of a MAC, for example.
New cable for sale in Apple
The announcement of this cable comes just after the presentation of two new functions for the Max Airpods, as we explained in another article: the loss without loss (Lossless audio) and personalized space audio. Although these characteristics have generated a lot of expectation among users, the launch of the new cable suggests that Apple continues to bet on compatibility with traditional audio systems, even in the middle of wireless connectivity.
Unlike other cables that only allow audio output, this is bidirectional, which means that it can transmit both output and entrance sound. This opens several possibilities of use: from connecting the Airpods Max or the Beats Studio Pro To an audio source with 3.5 mm jack, until you use it to link an iPhone or an iPad with speakers that still depend on this type of connection. In addition, Apple ensures that this cable offers audio without delay.
At the time, the company already sold a 3.5 mm lightning cable with a similar bidirectional function, but has been discontinued in favor of this new version with USB-C. The transition is one more movement in the line of what they have been doing in Cupertino, taking into account that Apple has definitively adopted the USB-C standard In its most recent devices, including the iPhone 15 and the new iPad and Mac models.
Price and use
The price of the new USB-C cable at 3.5 mm is 39 euroswhich places it on the same line as other official Apple accessories. Although many users could consider this high figure for a simple cable, the company usually manufactures this type of accessories in extreme quality, although in any case, we must remember that soon other manufacturers will put it on sale at a considerably lower price.
For those who have opted for the Max Airpods with USB-C or the Beats Studio Pro, this cable is the ideal option for situations in which wireless audio is not an option. Whether you want to enjoy a movie on a plane Without depending on Bluetooth or you need to connect high -end headphones to a professional sound system, the versatility of this accessory can make a difference.
What we have to see is whether Apple will continue to expand its catalog of accessories with this same strategy oriented towards compatibility. The company was criticized a few years ago for gradually eliminating cable connections in favor of wireless technology, but this launch shows that, at least in certain cases, Apple continues to bet on maintaining compatibility with traditional standards.
The new USB-C cable at 3.5 mm is now available in the Apple online store and in their physical stores. Although its launch has not generated the same stir as that of other products, its usefulness is undeniable and will surely become an essential accessory for many users.
