Here's some audiophile stuff that might not just be pycobabble, this applies to phone and laptop outputs alike
USB-C Vs. 3.5mm – Which Port Delivers Better Audio Quality? https://www.bgr.com/2141172/usb-c-vs-3-5-mm-which-port-has-better-audio-quality/
.... a 3.5mm jack relies entirely on the device's internal audio hardware, including its DAC and amplifier, while USB-C typically sends the audio as a digital signal without converting it, leaving that job to an external DAC, whether that's in a dongle (adapter), or built into the headphones themselves. This means USB-C can enable better audio setups, with cleaner sound, more power, and less distortion, but only if the external hardware is actually good. ...
.. After all, with a 3.5mm jack, the sound quality is fixed by the phone, while with USB-C, the result depends on the quality of the external hardware, whether it's the adapter, the DAC, or the headphones. In other words, the analog audio is predictable, while USB-C gives you more range for a better experience.Smartphone makers in general phased out the 3.5mm headphone jack to save space, improve water resistance, and push wireless audio. ...
... By comparison, a 3.5mm jack is a closed system, and it continues to be limited by the internal hardware of the device, whether it's your laptop, tablet, or speaker.
In the end, USB-C won't magically make your music sound amazing. It also depends on where you're getting it, ... This is why, for most users, the difference between 3.5mm and USB-C doesn't mean much, because most people aren't willing to spend a lot of money. Still, if you want to take your listening experience to the next level, a digital connection with a great external DAC is the answer.
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