Battery life is as quoted. The support team are great too, happy to answer questions and assist when needed, with 2yr guarantee in the box I hope to be using these for many years to come, I will upgrade IF Avantree add bass and treble controls but otherwise it was money very well spent for me. The bench doesnt weigh that much and I weighs around 200 pounds. [edit 08/2020]Habe nach einem weiteren Jahr Anfang 2020 aus Kulanz ein paar neue Ohrpolster von Sennheiser bekommen (das mittlerweile 3. I bought this rack as my last one was plastic and broke. To sum up:-If you only watch TV, just go cheap like a Vizio at walmart. Adorable. I give it a 3 for style and a 5 for comfort and arch support. Actually, when I saw the packet at the door, I was determined to return them. I purchased the nude and the dusty rose colors (my skin tone: light complexion with pink undertones).