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The removable braided cable uses premium materials and impressed most reviewers, but its thickness and bulky connectors are recurring ergonomic drawbacks.
Pros: Sound quality, Midrange clarity
Cons: Software/setup simplicity, Portability/foldability
The braided cable is widely praised for resisting tangles, looking good, and sometimes surviving rough use. Complaints center on cable-borne noise, thin or fragile wires, tangling on some units, and...
Pros: Weight comfort, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Electrical safety, Carry case quality
Cable quality/accessories drew mild criticism because one reviewer wanted a longer USB-C-to-USB-C charging cable.
Pros: Weight comfort, Android compatibility
Cons: Lossless audio support, Ear tip size options
Cable quality divided reviewers sharply: some liked the braided, durable feel, while many criticized tangling, microphonics, cheap feel, or proprietary fit.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Weight comfort
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Microphone quality for calls
The included cable drew a mild negative note because PCMag called it short despite recognizing the signature USB-C cable.
Pros: Android compatibility, Bluetooth
Cons: Smudge resistance, Cable quality
The included cable drew a minor complaint because PCMag wanted a longer USB-C-to-USB-C cable.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Volume output
Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Equalizer customization
The included cable choice disappointed one reviewer, who wanted USB-C to USB-C instead of USB-A to USB-C.
Pros: Stability, Battery
Cons: Volume output, Cable quality
Cable quality drew criticism from Tom’s Guide because the wires lack anti-tangle design and bunch up in a pocket.
Pros: Comfort during long use, USB-C
Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Water/sweat resistance rating
Cable quality was only criticized by SlashGear, which found the short included USB-C cable impractical beyond basic use.
Pros: Volume output, Weight comfort
Cons: Cable quality, Smudge resistance
The included USB-C cable drew a negative comment for being very short.
Pros: Charging, Instrument separation
Cons: Spatial audio, Sidetone adjustment quality