You can use any USB C device that supports the industry standard USB c audio profiles.
It's just annoying to have to carry a USB Dongle for something that should be built in.
Could you use something like this direct USB-C to 3.5mm Audio Cable, eliminating the need for a dongle?
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MDV84AM/A/usb-c-to-35-mm-...
I had no idea this existed and it's just what I needed to renovate an old pair of headphones for modern devices. Thanks!
Ohh cool.
I didn't know about that, I'll think about it