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Using the case as a transmitter (USB-C or 3.5mm/aux via included cables) is repeatedly praised for flights, treadmills, TVs, and older sources. Reviewers treat it as more than a gimmick...
Pros: Dongle, Codec support
Cons: None
The only dongle evidence concerns the optional charging case connector, not a wireless audio dongle.
Pros: Water/sweat resistance rating, Android compatibility
Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Equalizer customization
Dongles are a practical requirement for many phones; reviewers used or recommended USB-C/Lightning to 3.5mm adapters.
Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use
Cons: App, Active noise cancellation
Dongle support is absent, and reviewers called out the missing USB dongle compared with more work-focused alternatives.
Pros: Ear tip size options, Instrument separation
Cons: Touch control responsiveness, Dongle