Much stronger! and these are just as good looking if you dont want laces. Approx 15 minutes to set up, folds down when not used. Everything I had got wet. It raises the bike to be level with my Kickr Core. just bought my second pair . I like how it works very much like how the Apple one does, but is more economical without cutting corners. It comes with a QC 3. Only advice is pair one device at a time. I should have listened to the negative reviews posted.