Compared to VN35HE, it needs more tracking force for cleanest tracking of sibilants, 1.5 g (VN35HE is OK at 1.3 g). Tonally, it is closer to original Shure elliptical stylus for V15 III, still tiny bit brighter but very good overall. Slightly less good at inner grooves then Jico HE version, but better overall balance is a plus.