The USB adapter generally provides reliable, low-friction PC connectivity and may improve call performance in some setups. One configuration may still require an extra USB adapter.
Pros: Frequency response accuracy, Clamping force comfort
Cons: Volume output, aptX
The M2 transmitter and dongle system were central to the praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the low-latency mode useful, fast and close to wired, despite one stutter complaint.
Pros: Battery, Detachable cable convenience
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Transparency mode quality
The dongle experience was strong, with plug-and-play setup, stable connections, and no reported latency through Lightspeed in tested use.
Pros: Wireless latency, Weight comfort
Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Multipoint connectivity reliability
The dongle was mostly praised for easy docking, reduced clutter, side-kicked USB-C shape, and multi-platform expandability, despite manual swapping complaints.
Pros: Spatial audio, Positional audio accuracy
Cons: Carry case quality, Detachable microphone convenience
The 2.4GHz USB-C dongle is central to the appeal, delivering excellent low-latency gaming and useful passthrough charging. A few units show disconnects or awkward port blocking, so reliability is not...
Pros: Transparency mode quality, Touch control responsiveness
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Packaging condition
The optional Smart TX transmitter can add wireless audio to planes, old TVs, and other non-Bluetooth sources. It is potentially useful, though its extra cost is substantial.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Charging
Cons: 3.5mm analog input availability, Cable quality
The included second transmitter is a major convenience for switching between separated systems without moving cables. Expansion units cost extra and have sometimes been unavailable, defective, or unrecognized by Swarm...
Pros: Codec support, Packaging quality
Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Replaceable ear plates
The included USB-C adapter improves compatibility and often raises volume, but results vary by device and some users report limited power or inconsistent Windows behavior.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Frequency response accuracy
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth
The USB audio box was useful for saving settings, but one reviewer found it added little practical improvement on console.
Pros: Weight comfort, Battery
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Sound leakage
PC-focused buyers may miss a dedicated dongle. One reviewer wanted a UC dongle for easier computer integration, even though multipoint helped soften the complaint.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Apple H2 chip support, Treble clarity
The dongle was polarizing: some liked its compact USB-C design, while others found it distracting, unhelpful on console, large, or faulty.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Battery
Cons: Bluetooth, Active noise cancellation