Nintendo Switch has a 3.5mm headphone jack. So do the PlayStation controllers…and I have a dongle so my USB-C can recognize a 3.5mm jack. My laptop and my desktop have one too…I am old.
My phone; a Samsung Galaxy S10+. I have wireless earbuds and have used the jack when my earbuds run out of power. Wired headphones don’t have that problem.
Everything I have which provides audio output has such a jack except my car stereo. I don’t do bleeding edge tech because it always pisses me off, and I fully expect the headphone jacks to be returning to many things as a “most requested new feature”.
Everything I spend time with has a jack, possibly excepting my cat. And wired phones are required if you’re listening to the radio (anyone else remember radio? ) & I often listen to radio when doing silly chores.
And because I’m one of those audiophiles who likes cables, a dedicated stack of desktop DAC/AMP equipment (Schiit Modi multi-bit, and Magni Heresy), which drive a few different headphones and IEMs. And I love them. Not hating on Bluetooth, which is truly convenient, but there’s room for people to have and enjoy a few different means of listening to audio.
My work laptop, home stereo and personal laptop.
Unfortunately when I put Linux on my laptop the headphone jack was not supported so it will take considerable work to get it going. It hasn’t been a priority yet.
@xenophod I will try that but I’m not too hopeful. This commenter is using the exact same machine I have though I am running a newer OS version:
This didn’t work for me on Ubuntu 18.04 with an hp spectre 360. I got an error when running the command: alsactl: state_lock:125: file /var/lib/alsa/asound.state lock error: File exists alsactl: load_state:1683: Cannot open /var/lib/alsa/asound.state for reading: File exists
My metal detector…and most everything else, though most are compatible. But my metal detector DEFINITELY wired.
You just can’t get really good sound with wireless, IMO.
My laptop, iPad. I still have a small boom box that I use in the basement with cds that has one. My ears are really small so I can only have wireless in for so long.
@Seeds I’ve got to have a phone with at least 512GB of storage. I take a ton of photos and videos and also download movies and tv shows. I recently got the Samsung Fold 3, so watching shows on my phone is more like watching on a tablet now.
@Seeds Yeah, the main screen is super skinny and very tall compared to most screens and some apps don’t like it. It’s also very heavy compared to other phones, but I mostly like it as well. I never had any luck with removable storage. It seems that the SD card would become corrupted more often than not.
@xenophod I think full disk encryption was always a problem with sd cards- probably part of why they’re gone now. Plus, you know, easier to sell more expensive phones this way
@rinconesl The only Apple device I own and use actually does have a headphone jack…because it’s an iPhone 4 that’s over a decade old! (I use it as a music player at work, ironically connected to a Bluetooth speaker.)
@yakkoTDI I used to buy Sansa refurbs on that other daily site…and anywhere else I could. Last count…three original clips, two fuzes, one view, and two e200s…all of which still work. I gave away at least two e200s and three clips.
Easy to use, good sound. And all under $25.
My beloved 64GB Zune HD, my still usable Dell Latitude 2120 (now a chromebook) and my HP Desktop TOWER computer all have 3.5 mm headphone jacks. I also have an ancient Denon receiver with both 3.5 mm and regular headphone out!
Even though I answered “No”, basically everything I own still has a physical audio input/output, except for my phone. However I use my phone 99.9999% of the time to listen to music, mostly in the car. And I really don’t miss the physical audio jack in the phone as much as I thought I would. But bluetooth can be super annoying when it takes 5 minutes to connect, like with my wife’s car…
Multiple computers. Multiple laptops. Steamdeck. Sony Xperia 10. Multiple PS4/PS5/Xbox One controllers. Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Lite. Playstation Vita. Nintendo New3DSXL. Sony PSP. Lots of linux handheld gaming systems. Multiple computer monitors and TVs. Headphone amplifier. USB Soundblaster… So many things that still have headphone ports. Even though I mostly use bluetooth stuff, I won’t buy an audio device without an analog port or an optical digital output.
My old iPad Pro has one. I recently got a brand new iPad Air to replace it, and mannnnn do I miss the headphone jack. The transition on my iPhone was easy, but it turns out I watch a LOT of TV and movies on the iPad, and the Bluetooth on my headphones just doesn’t last long enough.
@PooltoyWolf Funny you should ask. I have an Apple-branded USBC to headphone adapter. It works great for audio. But my headphones’ inline controls don’t work through it. Very strange. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’d bought a no-name adapter.
my old TV( a meh Purchase from Aug, 2014), now in the guest Bedroom.
The jack came in handy for nighttime viewing with wireless headphones.
I recently upgraded to a new 50" LG unit for my bedroom, no jack, but bluetooth, and my Fav online seller had some good Kove bluetooth headphones up for sale around the same time…( Missed them on Meh, ended up buying from…either Side deal or Morning save…i forget.)
Don’t think I have anything that produces sound that I want to listen to that DOESN’T have a jack. Most have Bluetooth as well, but I like having the option available to turn off the Bt and save my battery if needed. Plus the connection time is zilch.
I use bluetooth 95% of the time, but I still keep headphones in my “wires” bag in my backpack in case I need to listens to 2 meetings from 2 devices. Unfortunately, I have to keep 3 sets of headphones because my laptop uses a standard jack, and my personal android only takes usbc, while my work iphone needs the apple connector. (yes, I could do the same with adapters, but I have the headphones, so I use them)
My beloved iPod touch that I listen to every night as I fall asleep.
@kjady I still have my OG iPod Shuffle
My phone, Samsung Note 9
No, mischievous gremlins appeared one night and removed them from everything.
Nintendo Switch has a 3.5mm headphone jack. So do the PlayStation controllers…and I have a dongle so my USB-C can recognize a 3.5mm jack. My laptop and my desktop have one too…I am old.
I would have to look hard to find something I own without one, and it’s staying that way as long as possible.
@PooltoyWolf
My phone; a Samsung Galaxy S10+. I have wireless earbuds and have used the jack when my earbuds run out of power. Wired headphones don’t have that problem.
@arieltf Wired ones also don’t roll into storm drains & such when they fall out of your ears.
@arieltf @ircon96
Good point!
Work laptop and my “daily-driver” 256gb flash-modded iPod Mini Gen. 2 circa 2005!
A couple of older laptops, a small tv, ummm… I think that’s it.
All phones, tablets, etc. I don’t buy overpriced devices with no 3.5mm jack.
Pixel 4.
And my Walkman, naturally
Everything I have which provides audio output has such a jack except my car stereo. I don’t do bleeding edge tech because it always pisses me off, and I fully expect the headphone jacks to be returning to many things as a “most requested new feature”.
@werehatrack Actually, it turns out that I was wrong. There’s a pair of headphone jacks for the back seat. Go figure.
Everything I spend time with has a jack, possibly excepting my cat. And wired phones are required if you’re listening to the radio (anyone else remember radio? ) & I often listen to radio when doing silly chores.
Nintendo Switch, laptop, old iPod…
And because I’m one of those audiophiles who likes cables, a dedicated stack of desktop DAC/AMP equipment (Schiit Modi multi-bit, and Magni Heresy), which drive a few different headphones and IEMs. And I love them. Not hating on Bluetooth, which is truly convenient, but there’s room for people to have and enjoy a few different means of listening to audio.
Desktop, Moto, & Fire.
I know it’s time to upgrade, but I’m gonna hate to see them go. Sony Bluetooth with aptX & noise cancelling is pretty nice though.
Yes. I have them in both TRS and TRRS style.
My work laptop, home stereo and personal laptop.
Unfortunately when I put Linux on my laptop the headphone jack was not supported so it will take considerable work to get it going. It hasn’t been a priority yet.
@tweezak Linux Mint works for me.
@tweezak Have you tried:
$ alsactl restore
https://askubuntu.com/questions/132440/headphone-jack-not-working
@yeld That’s what I’m running.
@xenophod I will try that but I’m not too hopeful. This commenter is using the exact same machine I have though I am running a newer OS version:
This didn’t work for me on Ubuntu 18.04 with an hp spectre 360. I got an error when running the command: alsactl: state_lock:125: file /var/lib/alsa/asound.state lock error: File exists alsactl: load_state:1683: Cannot open /var/lib/alsa/asound.state for reading: File exists
My metal detector…and most everything else, though most are compatible. But my metal detector DEFINITELY wired.
You just can’t get really good sound with wireless, IMO.
My beloved Sansa Clip. Also my retired Samsung Galaxy S10.
/giphy obviously
a couple of notebooks, a Mac and a chrome
My laptops
My laptop, iPad. I still have a small boom box that I use in the basement with cds that has one. My ears are really small so I can only have wireless in for so long.
I have lots of headphone jacks and lots of headphones. I listen to music a lot, on my headphones.
My phone
Pixel 4a. I still don’t know what you people are doing on your phones that you need something that costs multiples of this.
@Seeds I’ve got to have a phone with at least 512GB of storage. I take a ton of photos and videos and also download movies and tv shows. I recently got the Samsung Fold 3, so watching shows on my phone is more like watching on a tablet now.
@xenophod fair on storage especially- I always forget they took away removable storage.
My gf has a flip 3. She likes it, but not for me.
@Seeds Yeah, the main screen is super skinny and very tall compared to most screens and some apps don’t like it. It’s also very heavy compared to other phones, but I mostly like it as well. I never had any luck with removable storage. It seems that the SD card would become corrupted more often than not.
@xenophod I think full disk encryption was always a problem with sd cards- probably part of why they’re gone now. Plus, you know, easier to sell more expensive phones this way
Pretty much all of my devices have a headphone jack. I don’t own anything by Apple.
@rinconesl The only Apple device I own and use actually does have a headphone jack…because it’s an iPhone 4 that’s over a decade old! (I use it as a music player at work, ironically connected to a Bluetooth speaker.)
Everything but my iPhone.
Sansa…Sansa…Sansa…
@eeterrific I still have a Sansa Clip. I would use it more if they hadn’t screwed up the shuffle play feature in the last firmware update.
@yakkoTDI I used to buy Sansa refurbs on that other daily site…and anywhere else I could. Last count…three original clips, two fuzes, one view, and two e200s…all of which still work. I gave away at least two e200s and three clips.
Easy to use, good sound. And all under $25.
Phone. Tablet. Several computers. TV. A couple of sound boards.
My beloved 64GB Zune HD, my still usable Dell Latitude 2120 (now a chromebook) and my HP Desktop TOWER computer all have 3.5 mm headphone jacks. I also have an ancient Denon receiver with both 3.5 mm and regular headphone out!
@phelmurh I am morbidly curious now how old ‘ancient’ is.
@PooltoyWolf Purchased in 1989!
@phelmurh Close enough! Most of my gear is from the early 70s to early 80s
My 2 ipads, Xbox controller and laptop
Even though I answered “No”, basically everything I own still has a physical audio input/output, except for my phone. However I use my phone 99.9999% of the time to listen to music, mostly in the car. And I really don’t miss the physical audio jack in the phone as much as I thought I would. But bluetooth can be super annoying when it takes 5 minutes to connect, like with my wife’s car…
Multiple computers. Multiple laptops. Steamdeck. Sony Xperia 10. Multiple PS4/PS5/Xbox One controllers. Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Lite. Playstation Vita. Nintendo New3DSXL. Sony PSP. Lots of linux handheld gaming systems. Multiple computer monitors and TVs. Headphone amplifier. USB Soundblaster… So many things that still have headphone ports. Even though I mostly use bluetooth stuff, I won’t buy an audio device without an analog port or an optical digital output.
My old iPad Pro has one. I recently got a brand new iPad Air to replace it, and mannnnn do I miss the headphone jack. The transition on my iPhone was easy, but it turns out I watch a LOT of TV and movies on the iPad, and the Bluetooth on my headphones just doesn’t last long enough.
@kostia Have you tried an adapter that converts the charge port to a headphone jack? (Do those work on the iPad?)
@PooltoyWolf Funny you should ask. I have an Apple-branded USBC to headphone adapter. It works great for audio. But my headphones’ inline controls don’t work through it. Very strange. I wouldn’t be surprised if I’d bought a no-name adapter.
Computer, laptop, LG cell phone, stereo, mixing console, etc.
my old TV( a meh Purchase from Aug, 2014), now in the guest Bedroom.
The jack came in handy for nighttime viewing with wireless headphones.
I recently upgraded to a new 50" LG unit for my bedroom, no jack, but bluetooth, and my Fav online seller had some good Kove bluetooth headphones up for sale around the same time…( Missed them on Meh, ended up buying from…either Side deal or Morning save…i forget.)
I use headphones with anything that plays audio, even my PC, at all times. I don’t know why I do this because I live alone.
Well… there’s this… #80s-kid
Don’t think I have anything that produces sound that I want to listen to that DOESN’T have a jack. Most have Bluetooth as well, but I like having the option available to turn off the Bt and save my battery if needed. Plus the connection time is zilch.
I play a Roland V-Drum series electronic drum kit. It has jacks for headsets.
I use bluetooth 95% of the time, but I still keep headphones in my “wires” bag in my backpack in case I need to listens to 2 meetings from 2 devices. Unfortunately, I have to keep 3 sets of headphones because my laptop uses a standard jack, and my personal android only takes usbc, while my work iphone needs the apple connector. (yes, I could do the same with adapters, but I have the headphones, so I use them)