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by ars 2877 days ago
> while the 3.5mm jack can't

Of course it can. It's just 3 or 4 wire connections, and an insertion switch.

Why do you think it can't be made waterproof? It's even easier than USB-C to waterproof.

A simple google search "waterproof 3.5mm socket" find tons of results.