They are not "exactly the same". I paid for luxury and Sony delivered. I decided to hang it, and it looks very nice. For example, there is no independent way to tighten your equipment on or to (in effect) adjust the length of the camera screw-thread. it’s the only issue I have had in years. There was a hard, unyielding curve that Ive never experienced in any other pair of shoes or sandals. Good noise reduction too Bottom line, if you want a DECENT pair of Bluetooth earbuds for a decent price, these are a good buy. I found them uncomfortable at first, until I realized I was wearing them wrong. but only time will tell, so far so good.