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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and are seeking something for active use like exercise, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are more suitable due to their ear hooks, sweatproof certification, and good battery life. Their built-in controls are also highly rated, and they're optimized for both Android and Apple devices. However, they lack active noise cancelling and don't deliver the best sound experience for gaming or watching TV. On the other hand, if sound quality for a range of content, including music, calls, and gaming, is more important, the Sennheiser Accentum Plus would be the better choice. They offer excellent sound quality, active noise cancelling, and are comfortable for long periods. They also have a detachable cable, offering both wired and wireless options. They're better for noise-sensitive environments like air travel but are less convenient for sports due to their size and lack of sweatproofing. Keep in mind the Sennheisers are often somewhat more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- The Beats Powerbeats Pro 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
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.5
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
9.2
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for phone calls, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is good.
TV and Video
5.7
8.8
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
8.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
50.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has 50 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$230
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Sennheiser Accentum Plus costs $230.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
9.3
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.8
8.9
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus and Beats Powerbeats Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Sennheiser Accentum Plus compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Sennheiser Accentum Plus |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 50 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 227 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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