Cable quality received praise in one review for the black cable with brass tips and premium-feeling presentation.
Pros: Battery, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Spatial audio, 3.5mm analog input availability
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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: Comfort during long use, Sound quality
Cons: App, Bass performance
Cable quality was praised in Tom’s Guide, which described the bundled audio cables as durable woven fabric.
Pros: Value for money, Sound quality
Cons: Stability, Wind noise handling
The included USB-C to USB-C cable received direct praise for feeling nice and braided.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Value for money
Cons: Bass performance, Midrange clarity
Cable impressions were mixed: one reviewer liked the retro detail, while another disliked the tangling coiled cable.
Pros: Battery, Overall recommendation
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)
Cable quality and cable choice were common weak points because the included/nonstandard 2.5mm-to-3.5mm approach frustrated multiple reviewers.
Pros: Battery, Sound quality
Cons: App, Multipoint connectivity reliability
The included cable drew a mild negative note because PCMag called it short despite recognizing the signature USB-C cable.
Pros: Sound quality, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Charging
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, Offline playback and onboard storage
Cons: Bass performance, Button control usability
The very short charging cable repeatedly draws criticism. One unboxing instead appreciates the angled plug on the analog audio cable.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Sound quality
Cons: Bass performance, Midrange clarity
Cable quality received negative evidence from SoundGuys, which found the USB-C cable too short for comfortable wired use.
Pros: Overall recommendation, Comfort during long use
Cons: Ecosystem integration, Equalizer customization
The supplied analog cable is criticized as thin and cheap. A separate complaint finds the included charging cable inconveniently short.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Carry case quality, Included accessories
The included USB-C cable drew a negative comment for being very short.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, App
Cons: Button control usability, Transparency mode quality
The magnetic connection can feel secure and simpler than the original charging cradle, but the proprietary cable is a recurring headache: losing it means finding the correct replacement.
Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use
Cons: Bass performance, Cable quality