Indeed, both are amazing in their own right, and the good news is that this means you cant go wrong with either one, especially if youre like me and are upgrading from older technology. As with most rechargeable batteries, I know that it will eventually stop charging and that the device will become obsolete. muy muuy apenitas! So I gotta say go try on a couple different pairs. The aux cable plugs into the micro USB so you cannot charge and listen to OCH at the same time. These shoes are no exception. I love all aspects of my new bag and will be showing it off with a recommendation to my friends who might be looking. Contacted B&O Customer Support via an online form (as my 30 days free return expired), where you have to answer a few questions and gives you an automatic recommendation of why the problem exists. the hooks are to big and did not fit my ears They are SO--- comfy!