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Smudge resistance received one strong positive note for resisting fingerprints and scratches.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Smudge resistance
Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Equalizer customization
Smudge resistance is praised through the fingerprint-free matte finish.
Pros: Instrument separation, Charging
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Water/sweat resistance rating
Smudge resistance and grip were positives, with several reviewers praising the matte texture for resisting fingerprints and being easier to handle.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, Software/setup simplicity
Smudge resistance was praised in reviews that noted anti-fingerprint handling or resistance on the black finish.
Pros: Weight comfort, Ear cup swivel/rotation range
Cons: Cable quality, ANC sound impact on audio
Smudge resistance has limited positive evidence, with the matte case finish praised for helping prevent fingerprints.
Pros: Instrument separation, Codec support
Cons: Spatial audio, Volume output
Smudge resistance was praised for the matte finish avoiding oily fingerprints.
Pros: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Sidetone adjustment quality
Smudge resistance had limited but positive evidence from one reviewer praising the non-fingerprint-prone ear plate surface.
Pros: Charging, Weight comfort
Cons: Sound leakage, Cable quality
Smudge resistance was positive, with reviewers noting the matte finish hid fingerprints or resisted slipperiness.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Headband adjustability
Cons: Cable quality, Smart Pause performance
Smudge resistance is praised through the matte finish hiding fingerprints or smudges.
Pros: Comfort during long use, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: aptX, Lossless audio support
Smudge resistance is mixed: one case color got dirty quickly, while another reviewer praised the matte, fingerprint-resistant finish.
Pros: Microphone noise reduction, Bluetooth
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Codec support
Smudge resistance is a small design strength thanks to the matte finish, which reviewers say reduces fingerprints, shine, and scratches.
Pros: Volume output, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, LDAC
Smudge resistance is mixed: one reviewer noticed smudges, while another praised the matte finish for avoiding fingerprints.
Pros: Battery, Volume output
Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Weight comfort
Smudge resistance was only directly assessed once, with the reviewer noting minimal fingerprints on the case.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: LDAC, Weight comfort
Smudge resistance was better than expected on the glossy parts and case finish in the reviews that mentioned it.
Pros: Weight comfort, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: aptX, Find My
The off-white finish receives a small positive note for resisting a dirty-looking appearance over time.
Pros: Codec support, aptX
Cons: LDAC, Water/sweat resistance rating
Smudge resistance had limited but positive evidence from the matte finish resisting fingerprints.
Pros: Battery, ANC sound impact on audio
Cons: 3.5mm analog input availability, Treble clarity
The only smudge-resistance evidence was positive, noting the case finish should resist visible fingerprints.
Pros: Interchangeable left/right bud design, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Sensors, Hinge durability
Smudge resistance gets one positive mention for the black model resisting fingerprints.
Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort
Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C
Smudge resistance was mixed: matte finishes resisted fingerprints, while soft-touch material showed grease and sweat.
Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability
Smudge resistance was mixed, with one reviewer finding the case not fingerprint-prone and another saying it attracts fingerprints and dust.
Pros: Weight comfort, Android compatibility
Cons: Lossless audio support, Ear tip size options
Smudge resistance was mixed: one review liked the case’s fingerprint resistance, while another said a glossy case picked up fingerprints.
Pros: Codec support, Dongle
Cons: Sound leakage, Find My
Smudge resistance was mixed, with one Chroma review praising fingerprint resistance while another Barracuda review found the finish fingerprint-prone.
Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability
Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation
Smudge resistance was mixed, with matte finish resisting fingerprints but the white colorway collecting dirt.
Pros: Weight comfort, Charging
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wear detection performance
Glossy design areas may attract fingerprints, making smudge resistance only average in one reviewer’s view.
Pros: Positional audio accuracy, Soundstage width
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Hinge durability
Reviewer evidence was mostly critical of smudge resistance, emphasizing limitations rather than a reliable strength.
Pros: Volume output, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, USB-C
Smudge resistance is a downside because glossy accents pick up fingerprints and dust.
Pros: Award recognition, ANC sound impact on audio
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LE Audio readiness
Smudge resistance was a weakness because the finish visibly picked up oil even if it wiped off easily.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, App
Cons: Wear detection performance, Wear detection auto-pause
Smudge resistance is mixed to weak: CGMagazine saw fingerprint buildup, while another reviewer found fingerprints easy to wipe away.
Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Battery
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Transparency mode quality
Smudge resistance was a weakness on the black finish, which was described as more susceptible to marks and smudges.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Wear detection performance
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wind noise handling
Smudge resistance is weak in one review, where the metallic finish is described as a fingerprint magnet.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Portability/foldability, USB-C
Smudge and surface resistance is weakly supported by one complaint that gunk collects on the aluminum side cups.
Pros: Charging, Spatial audio
Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance
Smudge/scratch resistance was a weakness, with reviewers warning the clear case can scratch easily over time.
Pros: Design and Aesthetics, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: Voice assistant integration, Spatial audio
Smudge resistance is weak because reviewers repeatedly describe the glossy earbuds as fingerprint-prone.
Pros: Android compatibility, Bluetooth
Cons: Smudge resistance, Cable quality
Smudge resistance was weak on darker colors, which reviewers said showed fingerprints easily.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Android compatibility
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Auto-play/wear detection
Smudge resistance was weak, with reviewers complaining that the darker finishes show finger grease and smudge badly.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition
Cons: Cable quality, USB-C
Smudge resistance is weak in the one scored review, which says the cups show oil after handling.
Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity
Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality
Smudge resistance was weak because the transparent case was said to show scratches and fingerprints.
Pros: Volume output, Comfort during long use
Cons: aptX, LDAC
Smudge resistance is weak based on a direct complaint that the case is a fingerprint magnet.
Pros: Transparency mode quality, Maximum volume clarity
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Spatial audio
Smudge resistance is poor; multiple reviewers call the glossy case or buds fingerprint magnets.
Pros: Weight comfort, Interchangeable left/right bud design
Cons: Smudge resistance, Voice assistant integration
Smudge and surface resistance were weak in long-term use, with complaints about scratching, yellowing, and visible grime.
Pros: Weight comfort, Charging
Cons: Smudge resistance, Android compatibility
Smudge resistance was poor, with reviewers noting the exterior picked up marks easily.
Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use
Cons: Xbox compatibility, Smudge resistance
Smudge resistance was a recurring weakness because the glossy case attracted fingerprints and scratched quickly.
Pros: Charging, Instrument separation
Cons: Spatial audio, Sidetone adjustment quality
Smudge and scratch resistance is poor in the one review that judged it, with the case showing wear quickly.
Pros: Weight comfort, Button control usability
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Smudge resistance
Smudge or dust resistance is poor in the one review that said the buttons attract dust.
Pros: Stability, Bluetooth
Cons: Smudge resistance, Smart Pause performance