Does the latest smartphone from Google, the Google Pixel 8 series, come with a headphone jack?
In this article, we’ll introduce whether the Google Pixel 8 series has a headphone jack and provide tips for using wired headphones.
Does the Google Pixel 8/8 Pro have a headphone jack?
To cut to the chase, unfortunately, the “Google Pixel 8” series does not feature the conventional 3.5mm headphone jack.
For music enthusiasts, having a headphone jack would have been desirable
However, it does support Bluetooth, so you can use wireless headphones without any issues.
Of course, there’s also a way to listen to music using wired earphones, but you’ll need an adapter cable that connects to the USB Type-C port and the headphone jack.
Is the Google Pixel 8 capable of delivering high-quality audio for music enjoyment?
The “Google Pixel 8” series supports high-quality codecs such as aptX HD and LDAC.
Therefore, with compatible wireless earphones, you can enjoy high-quality music.
Recent wireless earphones often come with performance comparable to wired ones, so I’ll introduce some recommended earphones.
SONY WF-1000XM5
Technics EAH-AZ80
How to Connect Wired Earphones to Google Pixel 8/8 Pro
The “Google Pixel 8” series is equipped with a USB Type-C port for data transfer.
You can enjoy music with wired earphones by using an adapter cable that connects this USB Type-C port to a 3.5mm headphone jack.
There are various types of adapter cables available, each with its own features, which we’ll introduce along with their respective characteristics.
Elecom AD-C35SDBK Headphone Adapter Conversion Cable
If you’re not too concerned about sound quality, we recommend this cost-effective conversion cable.
radius RK-DA60C Headphone Adapter Conversion Cable
If you want to prioritize sound quality without delay, we recommend this conversion cable.
Since there is no headphone jack, there is a process of converting digital signals to analog, which is said to degrade sound quality.
With this conversion cable, you can minimize degradation in sound quality.
ESR USB C Headphone Adapter Conversion Cable
If you want to use earphones while charging, we recommend this conversion cable.
「Google Pixel 8」にはUSB Type-Cポートが1つしかないため、通常は充電しながら有線イヤホンを使用することができません。
However, this conversion cable has a headphone jack, so you can use earphones even while charging.
Summary
In this article, we’ve introduced the presence or absence of the headphone jack in the “Google Pixel 8” series and discussed adapter cables.
Recently, wireless earphones with almost no delay and high sound quality, like wired earphones, have also become available.
The author, who works at an electronics retail store in Japan, shares their passion for audio equipment.
Please forgive any awkward parts in the English translation.