USB-C classroom audio
USB-C headsets for schools.
Plug in, no adapter needed.
Headsets, headphones and earbuds with a USB-C plug for Chromebooks, iPads and laptops without a headphone jack, from TWT Audio, Hamilton Buhl, Avid, Andrea and more.
Purchase orders accepted · Classroom quantity quotes
Quick picks
Find the Right USB-C Model
Budget headset
Avid AE-15 with a boom mic, our lowest-cost USB-C headset.
Testing and speaking
Smart-Trek Deluxe with mic, plus a USB-A adapter for mixed labs.
Young learners
WonderEars AP-400, sized for ages 4–9 with an 85 dB limiter.
Rugged listening
USB-C Flex-Phones with foam headbands built for daily use.
Earbuds with mic
Low-cost USB-C earbuds, singles or 5- to 100-packs.
USB-C buying guide
Getting USB-C right in the classroom
Check the device first
USB-C iPads and many newer Chromebooks and laptops drop the headphone jack, so a USB-C headset is the plug-and-play choice. If your devices still have a 3.5mm jack, a 3.5mm headset usually costs less.
Plan for mixed carts
Keep a few USB-C to 3.5mm headset adapters for older headsets, and choose models that include a USB-A adapter when the same headsets move between Chromebooks and desktop labs.
Match the mic to the task
Listening-only headphones cover lessons and video. For speaking, recording or online assessments, choose a USB-C model with a microphone and test it on one device before ordering a full set.
USB-C headset questions
Do USB-C headsets work with iPads and Chromebooks?
Yes. USB-C headsets carry digital audio through the USB-C port, so they work on USB-C iPads and on Chromebooks and laptops whose USB-C ports support audio, which most do. A USB-C port used only for charging may not carry audio, so test one headset on your devices before a large order.
Should we buy USB-C headsets or use adapters?
For new purchases on USB-C-only devices, native USB-C headsets are simpler: one plug, nothing to lose. Adapters make sense for getting more life from existing 3.5mm headsets during a device transition.
Which USB-C headsets are best for testing and speaking tasks?
Choose a model with a boom microphone, such as the Avid AE-15, Hamilton Buhl Smart-Trek Deluxe, TWT Audio ERGO TW130 or Andrea NC-185VM. For more options, see all headsets and our language assessment headset guide.
How many should we order for a USB-C cart?
Order one per device, plus 5–10% extra for device swaps and lost pairs. For packs, multiply the packs ordered by the units per pack, and add labeled storage to keep sets with their cart.
Can our school request a quote or use a purchase order?
Learning Headphones accepts school purchase orders and provides quotes for classroom and district quantities. Use the Request a Quote page and include your devices, ports, grade levels and quantities, and we’ll recommend the right connectors.
About USB-C school headsets
As districts refresh to USB-C Chromebooks, iPads and laptops, many devices no longer have a 3.5mm headphone jack. USB-C headsets and headphones connect directly, without adapters to lose or break. This collection brings together USB-C models from TWT Audio, Hamilton Buhl, Avid, Andrea, Maxell and more, from budget earbuds to over-ear headsets with boom microphones. For 3.5mm and USB-A devices, see all headsets and USB headsets.