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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a major concern, the Audio Technica ATH M30X would be the more economical choice, and it provides very good overall sound quality for its price. However, it lacks wireless capabilities and active noise cancelling, which the Sennheiser Accentum Plus offers. The Sennheiser also has superior build quality and built-in controls, as well as better microphone quality, which is important for calls and meetings. If you require headphones for gaming or TV, the Sennheiser's low latency and virtual surround sound features would greatly enhance your experience. Additionally, the Sennheiser is optimized for both Android and Apple devices and supports more codec options like AptX Adaptive for better audio quality over Bluetooth. So, if you value advanced features and the flexibility for different use cases, despite the higher cost, the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
- The Audio Technica ATH M30X has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Accentum Plus.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Accentum Plus
- Excellent for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.6
9.1
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
9.2
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
9.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
TV and Video
7.9
8.8
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Battery
N/A
50.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$230
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $89 and the Sennheiser Accentum Plus costs $230.
Build Quality
7.2
8.9
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.6
7.5
The Audio Technica ATH M30X and Sennheiser Accentum Plus are both good for music.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M30X and the Sennheiser Accentum Plus compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audio Technica ATH M30X | Sennheiser Accentum Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 227 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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