Night and day. Furthermore, it keeps the pressure from being too much. Tracks well, and smooth otherwise BUY THESE! You really have to go a long way to beat the quality in both build and sonic performance of these headphones in their price range. Gen 1 allowed it. These would make a great gift for a teen, or for someone wanting a reasonable quality headphone set at an affordable price. It does still look good mounted on the wall, as you can see we are using it for spice storage. Perfect for little tiny noses and areas to clean. Yes, the dock and the mouse syncs with Razer Synapse when they are apart and it makes your desk setup look cool.