I would say the difference is not easily noticeable but I haven't done exhaustive testing as I've only really used the cable when FPS gaming on them

Do you play on team / communicate using your microphone? Man, was I bummed out when I realized that the microphone only works over Bluetooth and neither via USB or the audio cable. :(

Such a mindblowingly stupid product decision – it makes my blood pressure rise every time I think about it.

I haven't noticed a difference to be honest.