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USB-C is especially useful because it handles both charging and digital audio while retaining physical-control functionality in the tested setup.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Sustainability and repairability, Smart Pause performance
USB-C audio is a major strength, providing simple, low-latency wired playback and often clearer, punchier sound than Bluetooth. It can also charge during digital use.
Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Codec support
Cons: aptX, Smart Pause performance
USB-C support is positive where it is tied to universal compatibility through included adapters.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Battery
Cons: Carry case quality, Maximum volume clarity
USB-C charging is practical and fast, delivering hours of playback from a brief charge.
Pros: Design and Aesthetics, Features at launch
Cons: Equalizer customization, Wind noise handling
USB-C use for charging was described as straightforward, supporting the overall convenience of charging.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Wear detection performance
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wind noise handling
USB-C received limited but positive evidence as a welcome modern connection.
Pros: Battery, Detachable cable convenience
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Transparency mode quality
USB-C charging fits neatly into a modern desk setup, but one tester criticized the port for not supporting wired listening.
Pros: Frequency response accuracy, Clamping force comfort
Cons: Volume output, aptX
USB-C is limited to charging, with no digital audio playback. This is one of the most repeated and least defensible omissions at the price.
Pros: Microphone noise reduction, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Gaming performance