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There are different types of headphones for the Apple iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and 12 mini. Sports headphones for jogging, over-ear headphones for all-round enjoyment, in-ear buds without cables for use without restrictions and of course the Apple AirPods (Pro). It is important that Bluetooth headphones on the iPhone 12 (Pro / Pro Max / mini) are of course the most convenient to use. If you want to use wired models with a jack connection, you need a Lightning to jack adapter. For the sake of completeness, you will also find this in the following guide.
Here you can see the best rated headphones on Amazon that you can use with the iPhone 12 (Pro / Pro Max / mini). There are also good over-ear and in-ear models in this guide - including Sir Apfelot test and experience report;)
Top-rated headphones for iPhone 12 with Prime Shipping
Here I have summarized the headphones from different categories that have been rated the best on Amazon. You can order them with Prime Shipping and use them quickly with your new Apple smartphone.
- Bluetooth True Wireless Earbuds: Apple AirPods (2nd gen)
- Bluetooth sports headphones: Arbily G5
- Bluetooth over-ear headphones: Skullcandy Crusher Evo Wireless
- Wired over-ear headphones: Sennheiser HD 25-1 II
Apple Lightning to jack adapter for iPhone 12 (Pro / Pro Max / mini)
The iPhone models from 2020 also only come with a Lightning connector. You won't find a single headphone jack or even USB-C. But anyone who buys a current iPhone knows that. There is one suitable for this and other devices with a Lightning connector Adapter from Apple, which allows you to bypass Lightning to the 3,5 mm headphone jack. So you can z. B. the high-quality "audiophile headphones" Sennheiser HD 660 S. use on Apple smartphones;)
- The adapter allows you to connect Lightning devices with accessories that have an 3,5 mm audio plug
- Compatible with all devices with a Lightning connector that support iOS 10 or, including iPod touch, iPad ...
- Made by Apple
- Open, dynamic headphones of the reference class for music lovers: strong bass, excellent medium frequency response and ...
- New improved transducer design for very low harmonic distortion: improved control of the diaphragm movements ...
- Hand-picked headphone drivers with precise left and right adjustments (1 dB) for consistent ...
Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
If you use Bluetooth instead of cables, you will find several solutions from the iPhone manufacturer itself. Above all, of course, with the Apple AirPods (2nd generation)which not only offer very good sound, but are also designed in terms of their functions for use with Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, MacBook and Co. The coupling is super easy. Same goes for that Apple AirPods Pro with in-ear plugs, active noise cancellation (ANC) and functions such as 3D audio. The latter also offer the AirPods Max as an over-ear alternative with ANC.
- Automatic switching on and connecting
- Easy setup for all your Apple devices
- Quick access to Siri simply by saying "Hey Siri"
- Active noise cancellation for immersive sound
- Transparency mode to hear and respond to your environment
- Soft, tapered silicon tips in three sizes for a custom fit
- A special dynamic driver from Apple provides Hi-Fi audio
- Active noise cancellation blocks outside noise so you can immerse yourself in your music
- With the transparency mode you can hear your surroundings and react to them
Tested by Sir Apfelot: headphones for the iPhone 12
Here at Sir Apfelot, headphones are tested again and again so that you get reliable information about Apple alternatives firsthand. I have listed which true wireless headphones and over-ear models were last tested here so that you don't have to search individually. There are, for example, the prices that have now fallen Soundcore Liberty 2 from Anker. But they are also recommended Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro (test report from January 2021). You will also find experiences with the TaoTronics SoundLiberty 79; or maybe you are interested in them BlitzWolf BW-FYE8 True wireless in-ear headphones. There is one as an over-ear alternative Review of the Soundcore Life Q30 from Anker.
- Keyword DIAMOND: your Liberty 2 headphones take advantage of the first-class properties of a diamond: ...
- STRONG ENDURANCE: Enjoy 8 hours of wireless playback time after just one charging process and additional charges ...
- INDIVIDUALITY WITH HearID: Headphones that sound incredibly good to you, may be to someone else ...
- HI-RES AUDIO: Balanced tone mids, crystal clear highs with 40mm audio drivers for deep, intense Hi-Res ...
- ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION: Effectively reduces up to 95% of all external noises, such as cars ...
- INDIVIDUAL MODES: “Transport” for aircraft noises, “Outdoor” for road traffic and wind, as well as ...
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After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.
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