Cable-related quality is praised for reinforced connectors, strain relief, and reduced handling noise or vibration.
Pros: Bass performance, Maximum volume clarity
Cons: Clamping force comfort, Comfort during long use
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Cable quality was positive where mentioned, with braided cables and long USB-C cables standing out.
Pros: Award recognition, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: ANC sound impact on audio, ANC effect on sound signature
Cable quality is viewed positively when reviewers mention the included cables, though one reviewer wishes for longer cables.
Pros: Frequency response accuracy, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: LDAC, Wear detection performance
Cable quality receives a positive note for the included USB-C and 3.5mm cables.
Pros: Codec support, aptX
Cons: LDAC, Water/sweat resistance rating
The included USB-A to USB-C cable received positive feedback for being long enough to be useful.
Pros: Volume output, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Equalizer customization
The included cable was described as robust enough to feel better than a basic throw-in cable.
Pros: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Sidetone adjustment quality
Cable impressions are mixed: the long/braided USB cable is praised, while one reviewer disliked cable noise from rubbing on clothing.
Pros: Battery, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Volume output
Cable quality received limited but positive evidence for useful lengths, with one reviewer preferring braided sheaths.
Pros: Connectivity versatility, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: Transparency mode quality, Active noise cancellation
Cable quality is mixed: some reviewers call the included cables acceptable or durable, while another says they are basic and lack premium extras.
Pros: ANC effect on sound signature, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: LE Audio readiness, Auracast support
Cable feedback was mixed: some liked the sturdiness or low microphonics, while others criticized ergonomics, microphonics, or the lack of a balanced option.
Pros: Sustainability and repairability, Replaceable pads/headband
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Travel friendliness
Cable quality is mixed: reviewers like the useful length and dual cable in some contexts, but others criticize the split design, length, memory, and ergonomics.
Pros: Software/setup simplicity, Weight comfort
Cons: Travel friendliness, Sound leakage
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
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 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
Cable quality drew a criticism in the supplied WL500 transcript because the included USB power cable was short.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Clamping force comfort
Cons: Transparency mode quality, Sustainability and repairability
Cable quality was criticized because the included 3.5mm cable was only three-pole and could not carry microphone audio.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, App
Cons: Wear detection performance, Wear detection auto-pause
Cable comments were negative, mostly because reviewers disliked the short charging cable or stiff wired headset cables.
Pros: Charging, Weight comfort
Cons: Sound leakage, Cable quality
Cable impressions were weak because reviewers repeatedly criticized the included USB-C cable as very short or stubby.
Pros: Battery, ANC sound impact on audio
Cons: 3.5mm analog input availability, Treble clarity
Cable quality had one clear negative note: the USB-C-to-3.5mm cable produced distracting cable noise when brushing clothing.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: Cable quality, Preset EQ profile quality
Cable quality is a repeated weakness because reviewers called the included USB-C cable short, thick, or awkward.
Pros: Stability, Bluetooth
Cons: Smudge resistance, Smart Pause performance
The included aux cable was the clearest accessory weakness, with one reviewer calling it cheap and lackluster.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Headband adjustability
Cons: Cable quality, Smart Pause performance
Cable quality was criticized by one reviewer, who expected better cables for a premium headphone.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition
Cons: Cable quality, USB-C