Cable quality

The supplied USB C and 3.5 mm cables use sturdy, woven jackets that resist tangling and feel more durable than the thin rubber leads often bundled with competing headphones.

Included cables are generally viewed as premium for a gaming headset bundle, with multiple reviews calling out the braided USB-C lead and sturdy analog/converter cable as non-cheap throw-ins. A minor gripe is that cable management can get messy because the dongle itself needs a cable, and some setups may require an extra cable if you want wired USB audio without unplugging the dongle.

Included USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to 3.5mm cables are described as nice and practical, matching the product’s premium-for-the-price positioning. Having both cables in the box reduces the need for extra purchases.

Reviews mention an included USB-A to USB-C cable (often described as braided/premium) that works for powering the dock, charging, and wired USB use.

The included analog cable works for wired listening/calls, but it uses a 2.5mm plug on the headphone end and 3.5mm on the source end, which some users find nonstandard. Others view it as a useful, practical add-on thanks to the inline microphone.

The included audio cable is straight and travel-friendly, but some fans miss the previous model’s distinctive coiled cable; the cable is generally serviceable and stores neatly in the case pouch; criticisms focus more on style and uniqueness than on outright durability failures.

A USB-A to USB-C cable is included, but multiple reviews note it is short/basic.

Included wired cable is serviceable, but the non-standard 2.5mm headphone-side plug and sometimes short length limit convenience, and inline mic quality can vary from adequate to poor.

Included USB and analog cables are functional basics, but they are typical stock accessories rather than premium-feeling add-ons. Some audiophile-focused reviewers suggest aftermarket cable upgrades mainly for build feel or subtle sonic preference rather than necessity.

The included 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable is frequently criticized as thin and less confidence-inspiring for travel, and the 2.5mm headphone-side connector makes replacements less convenient than standard 3.5mm-to-3.5mm leads. Some reviewers specifically wish Sennheiser had included a sturdier (e.g., braided) cable or a more common connector format.