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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£45
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 20 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Infinity Glide 500 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

5.0

Technical Score

20.0%

8.8

User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.4

Sound

20.0%

4.4

Features

10.0%

7.6

Design

8.0%

5.9

Connectivity

6.0%

6.0

Battery

4.0%

4.9

Calls & Controls

Good
8.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
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Excellent
  • 8.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

  • 3.7
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

    18.0%

    8.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 4.8
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 5.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Infinity Glide 500 is a lightweight, on-ear wireless headphone featuring 32mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Its standout characteristics include a Dual Equalizer for switching between Normal and Deep Bass modes, a flat-foldable design for portability, and hands-free calling with voice assistant integration. Major pros include a substantial battery life of up to 20 hours with quick charging capabilities (10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime), comfortable cushioned earcups, and a highly portable 104g build. However, some users have noted cons such as a plasticky build quality that can feel cheap, potential discomfort or ear pain during extended listening sessions due to clamping pressure, and average microphone performance for professional calls.

Technical Specifications of Infinity Glide 500

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.4

Sound

20.0%

4.4

Features

10.0%

7.6

Design

8.0%

5.9

Connectivity

6.0%

6.0

Battery

4.0%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.0
Infinity Glide 500 has a technical score of 4.98 points, which is higher than that of 52.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(4459)
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4.1
(4342)
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3.6
(3200)
United States
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4.5
(4459)
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4.1
(4342)
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3.6
(3200)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

8.8
Infinity Glide 500 has a user score of 8.76 points, which is higher than that of 78.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Infinity Glide 500 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.0
Infinity Glide 500 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 61.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Infinity Glide 500 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

32 mm
Infinity Glide 500 uses a driver size of 32 mm, smaller driver size than 74.5% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Infinity Glide 500 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Infinity Glide 500 reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Infinity Glide 500 does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Infinity Glide 500 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Infinity Glide 500 has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Infinity Glide 500 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Infinity Glide 500 supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.0
Infinity Glide 500 uses Bluetooth version 5.0, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

15 m
Infinity Glide 500 offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.2% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

40 ms
Infinity Glide 500 has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 74.7% of headphones and equal to 15.5% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Infinity Glide 500 supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Infinity Glide 500 does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Infinity Glide 500 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

20 hours
Infinity Glide 500 offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.5% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2 hours
Infinity Glide 500 needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Infinity Glide 500 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

200 mAh
Infinity Glide 500 has a battery capacity of 200 mAh, lower battery capacity than 95.9% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Infinity
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

104 g
Infinity Glide 500 weighs 104 g, lighter than 78.2% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Infinity Glide 500 vs the average headphone

  • EQ customization
    Infinity Glide 500 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Infinity Glide 500 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 52.3% lower weight
    Infinity Glide 500 is lighter than the average headphone (104 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Infinity Glide 500 is lighter than the average headphone (104 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.104 g vs 218 g
  • More flexible connectivity
    Infinity Glide 500 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Infinity Glide 500 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 87.5 ms lower audio latency
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (40 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (40 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.40 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • On-device controls
    Infinity Glide 500 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Infinity Glide 500 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Infinity Glide 500 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
    When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=10 m

    Infinity Glide 500 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.15 m vs 10 m
  • Foldable design
    Infinity Glide 500 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Infinity Glide 500 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Infinity Glide 500 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones rely on an internal rechargeable battery instead of replaceable disposable cells.
    When it matters: When you expect regular wireless use and want charging convenience instead of buying and replacing disposable batteries.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Infinity Glide 500 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 52.3% lower weight
    Infinity Glide 500 is lighter than the average headphone (104 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Foldable design
    Infinity Glide 500 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Infinity Glide 500 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Infinity Glide 500 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 87.5 ms lower audio latency
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (40 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Infinity Glide 500 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • On-device controls
    Infinity Glide 500 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • EQ customization
    Infinity Glide 500 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Fixed cable
    Infinity Glide 500 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Infinity Glide 500 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • No travel bag
    Infinity Glide 500 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Infinity Glide 500 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Infinity Glide 500 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 8 dB lower max SPL
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 66.7% lower battery capacity
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (200 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 8 mm smaller driver size
    Infinity Glide 500 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Infinity Glide 500 has smaller driver size than the average headphone (32 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.32 mm vs 40 mm
  • Fixed cable
    Infinity Glide 500 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Infinity Glide 500 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 66.7% lower battery capacity
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (200 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (200 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.200 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Infinity Glide 500 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Infinity Glide 500 has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower battery life than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.20 hours vs 30 hours
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Infinity Glide 500 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Infinity Glide 500 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Infinity Glide 500 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Infinity Glide 500 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 8 dB lower max SPL
    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    Infinity Glide 500 has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (102 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.102 dB vs 110 dB

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Infinity Glide 500?

  • Impressive battery life, offering up to 20 hours of playtime
  • Lightweight and foldable design makes them highly portable
  • Dual Equalizer feature allows for a quick switch to 'Deep Bass' mode
  • Quick charging capability provides 2 hours of use from a 10-minute charge
  • Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with good range
  • Excellent value for money in the budget segment

What customers dislike about Infinity Glide 500?

  • Comfort issues during long listening sessions due to a tight clamping force
  • On-ear design can cause ears to become sweaty in warm environments
  • Call quality is often reported as average or poor, especially in noisy areas
  • Lack of a 3.5mm jack means they cannot be used in wired mode
  • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky and fragile to some users
  • Noticeable audio lag when used for competitive gaming

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