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White USB-C male to Lightning female adapter dongle

Metra USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter 3-in-1 White

SKU CH-XWZ7-SC35E

Three-in-one adapter connects Lightning headphones to USB-C devices while adding 10W charging and 480 Mbps data transfer

  • TypeAdapter
  • Compatible Phone ModeliPhone 4 / 4S
  • ColorWhite
  • AdapterUSB Type-C
  • Standard USB Port3
  • SpecificationsUSB Type C, White, iPhone 16/16 Pro/16 Plus/16 Pro Max/16e,
  • Listen to Lightning earphones on USB-C devices with 24-bit 96 kHz audio
  • Charge iPhone 15 and 16 series at up to 10 W via Lightning cable
  • Transfer data between phone and laptop at 480 Mbps
  • Use one adapter for audio charging and data instead of three separate dongles
  • Works with iPhone 15 16 iPad Pro Air MacBook Galaxy Pixel

What this adapter does and who needs it

The Metra USB-C to Lightning adapter adds a Lightning female port to USB-C devices so owners of legacy Lightning earphones can keep using them. It also restores charging and data-sync functions through a Lightning cable on newer USB-C iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and compatible Android phones.

Power and data limits in daily use

The adapter passes up to 10 watts of power delivery for charging and moves data at 480 megabits per second. Audio is handled by an internal chip that outputs 24-bit depth at a 96 kilohertz sample rate while preserving inline remote controls.

The deciding specification — 3-in-1 Lightning

This single port carries analogue audio, charging current and USB 2.0 data simultaneously. Buyers who need video output, higher charging wattage or USB 3 speeds will not get them from this adapter.

Highlights

  • Listen to Lightning earphones on USB-C devices with 24-bit 96 kHz audio
  • Charge iPhone 15 and 16 series at up to 10 W via Lightning cable
  • Transfer data between phone and laptop at 480 Mbps
  • Use one adapter for audio charging and data instead of three separate dongles
  • Works with iPhone 15 16 iPad Pro Air MacBook Galaxy Pixel

Specifications

BrandMetra
TypeAdapter
Compatible Phone ModeliPhone 4 / 4S
ColorWhite
AdapterUSB Type-C
Standard USB Port3
SpecificationsUSB Type C, White, iPhone 16/16 Pro/16 Plus/16 Pro Max/16e, iPhone 15/15Pro/15Pro Max/15 Plus, iPad Pro, iPad Air 6/5/4, iPad Mini 6, MacBook Air/Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25/S24/S23/S22/S21, Google Pixel 9/8/7/7Pro/6/5, 0.889 L x 9.8044 W x 14.8082 H centimeters, 0.018 kilograms

Questions about this item

How do I install the adapter and what step do people often miss?

Plug the USB-C male end into your device, then connect your Lightning earphones to the female port. The step many miss is ensuring the earphones are fully seated so the inline remote and 24Bit/96Khz audio work correctly.

What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required. Replace the unit if the USB-C plug or Lightning port becomes loose, audio cuts out, or the 10W charging and 480Mbps data functions stop working reliably.

What limit appears first during sustained use?

The 10W charging ceiling is reached before the 480Mbps data link saturates, so extended fast-charging sessions hit the power limit first while audio continues at 24Bit/96Khz.

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