Cable quality received praise in one review for the black cable with brass tips and premium-feeling presentation.
Pros: Volume output, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Codec support
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Cable quality receives consistent praise, especially for braided USB and analog cables that feel premium and avoid distracting cable noise.
Pros: Weight comfort, Cable quality
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)
Cable quality was praised in Tom’s Guide, which described the bundled audio cables as durable woven fabric.
Pros: Award recognition, Battery
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Touch control responsiveness
The included USB-C to USB-C cable received direct praise for feeling nice and braided.
Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Battery
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Transparency mode quality
Cable impressions were mixed: one reviewer liked the retro detail, while another disliked the tangling coiled cable.
Pros: Ear cup swivel/rotation range, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: aptX, Water/sweat resistance rating
Cable quality and cable choice were common weak points because the included/nonstandard 2.5mm-to-3.5mm approach frustrated multiple reviewers.
Pros: Sound leakage, Battery
Cons: Sustainability and repairability, Auto on/off reliability
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
Charging and transfer cable feedback is mixed, from necessary for waterproofing to inconvenient proprietary limitations and one failed USB loading experience.
Pros: Water/sweat resistance rating, Weight comfort
Cons: Equalizer customization, Instrument separation
Cable quality received negative evidence from SoundGuys, which found the USB-C cable too short for comfortable wired use.
Pros: Weight comfort, Ear cup swivel/rotation range
Cons: Cable quality, ANC sound impact on audio
The included USB-C cable drew a negative comment for being very short.
Pros: Charging, Instrument separation
Cons: Spatial audio, Sidetone adjustment quality