Product photograph.TRAVEL AUDIOTravel & Audio
Your headphones. Their screen.
Twelve South AirFly SE
White · single-headphone transmitter
Buyer feedback ↓AirFly SE connects one pair of Bluetooth headphones to a wired audio output. It is the simpler AirFly for someone who travels solo and wants physical volume buttons.
- 1 pairBluetooth headphonesOne listener at a time
- 20+ hoursRated batteryUSB-C rechargeable
- 3.5 mmAudio plugConnects to a headphone output
Amazon US · White · single-headphone transmitter · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
The SE makes sense when your problem is simply using your own headphones with an airplane screen. You get a direct plug, a pairing switch and volume buttons without paying for two-listener features you may never use. Pair it before the flight.
Buy the Pro 2 if you want two people to share one soundtrack or to send phone audio into a car’s AUX input. The SE only transmits. It also needs charging, and Bluetooth can introduce a slight delay; a wired headphone cable remains the simplest backup.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Twelve South AirFly SE ↗ · AirFly SE owner guide ↗ · Avantree Relay specifications ↗ · Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 specifications ↗ · Bose QuietComfort Headphones product details ↗ · Sony WH-1000XM4 product details ↗
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
Owners describe easy headphone pairing and successful listening through long flights. One traveler needed another pairing attempt with Beats and cleared initial static by reseating the plug.
Reliability is mixed: a computer user reports recurring audio dropouts requiring restarts, while a traveler experienced charging and power failures with little usable listening time. These contrast with reports of stable flight audio and a charge lasting an entire long-haul flight.
What buyers like
- effectiveness498
- ease of use252
- portability240
Mixed feedback
- functionality889
- connectivity572
- Value for money224
- battery life206
- sound quality170
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
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View source ↗03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO
See it in use.
See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.
We tested the Twelve South AirFly SE
The creators describe taking the SE on a long-haul flight and demonstrate connecting wireless headphones to an in-flight screen. Their description discloses affiliate links and a self-purchased unit.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.
Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold
Kyle Burbank reported straightforward AirPods pairing and roughly ten hours of use across two flights without a low-battery warning. Announcements sounded slightly delayed against the cabin speakers, although he did not notice troublesome movie synchronization.
The manual separates headphone pairing from reconnecting the headphones to a phone afterward. Turning AirFly off is part of that handoff; remembering it avoids a surprisingly common source of confusion.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDETwelve South AirFly SEWhite · solo-listening model |  ALTERNATIVEAvantree RelayTC218 · airplane transmitter |  ALTERNATIVETwelve South AirFly Pro 2White · standard package, not Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $29.59 | $34.99 | $59.99 |
| Best for | One traveler with one pair of headphones | Sharing a wired airplane audio source | Sharing audio with clearer physical controls |
| Listening setup | One headphone pair; transmit-only use | Two headphone pairs; transmit-only | Two headphone pairs; TX and RX modes |
| Main difference | Volume buttons and 20+ hour rated battery; no shared listening | Included dual-prong plane adapter; no AUX receiver mode | Separate pairing and volume controls; 25+ hour rated battery |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Source ↗ | Read buying guide →Source ↗ | Read buying guide →Source ↗ |
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05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
Twelve South AirFly SE · White · single-headphone transmitter · Amazon US
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A few useful extras.
For the way you plan to use it.
A folding pair for the journey.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Bose QuietComfort headphones support Bluetooth listening and also include a wired audio cable.
Bring your own noise cancellation.
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony’s folding WH-1000XM4 headphones offer wireless listening and an included analog cable.