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and offer high-quality sound experiences, but each caters to different needs. If you prefer a lightweight, in-ear option for active use, such as exercising or commuting, with good noise isolation, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ earbuds might suit you. They have a moderate battery life, support wireless charging, and are sweatproof, which is great for physical activities. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones are more comfortable for extended listening sessions, provide an excellent experience for calls and meetings, and have significantly longer battery life, but are bulkier and not as exercise-friendly. The Sennheiser is also a strong contender for immersive gaming and TV watching due to its lower latency. Both options have active noise canceling and are optimized for high-quality audio playback with support for AptX Adaptive codec. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Accentum Plus.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Accentum Plus
- Good for music
- 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
Music
6.8
7.5
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
9.1
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for gaming, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Phone Calls
7.2
9.2
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
9.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
TV and Video
7.8
8.8
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
50.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$200
$230
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $200 and the Sennheiser Accentum Plus costs $230.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.9
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser Accentum Plus both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Sennheiser Accentum Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 227 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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