As expected, the sound quality with the included audio cable is fantastic and is not degraded with or without the NC active. My main daily pair of headphones is the second-gen Airpods since they are the only thing that fit my ear well. The STUDIO is more expensive and heavier, though. Like the look and get compliments. What do we look for in a ultralight wireless mouse:1) Light -> this is 69 grams, not the lightest, some of the other ultralights that are corded are at around 50-60 gms2) Wireless -> needs to have no latency3) Flawless Sensor -> sensor should not be adjusting positioning or how it tracks while you play. you just insert the usb dongle and then connect the optical cable from the dongle to your optical out port. Unfortunately was too large for the cupboard so I have it on the island. AccuracyIts incredible, in games like fortnite I can tell where airdrops are from inside a building, or when someone sees me and tries to go around to get the drop on me I know exactly where they are. But sadly , the last time I washed they finally came apart and I had to retire them. Have loved the Oakridge and Alamosa styles, but this one is a big disappointment.