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4.2 feature score

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3 supporting reviews

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4.2

5 reviews

LDAC was a clear plus for Android and hi-res Bluetooth playback, though one reviewer warned the highest transfer rate may be unstable on some phones.

Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition

Cons: Cable quality, USB-C

4.2

9 reviews

LDAC was valued for higher-bitrate wireless audio, especially with Android, even though it was not enough for every codec-focused reviewer.

Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability

1.2

3 reviews

LDAC evidence was mostly negative in the scored reviews, where multiple reviewers called out no LDAC or no hi-res LDAC streaming.

Pros: Weight comfort, Charging

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wear detection performance

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