Sennheiser Accentum Plus
Sennheiser Accentum Plus
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MUSIC: Good—7.5/10
CALLS: Excellent—9.2/10
GAMING: Excellent—9.1/10
TV: Very Good—8.8/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Excellent—9.3/10
EXERCISE: Very Good—8.0/10
AIR TRAVEL: Excellent—9.2/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Very Good—8.3/10
BUILD QUALITY: Very Good—8.9/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—10.0/10
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones are a premium, closed-back pair with both wireless and wired capabilities. They boast very good overall sound quality, with a dynamic driver and support for the AptX Adaptive codec, enhancing wireless audio performance. They're comfortable with a good score in this category and come with active noise cancelling for better isolation. However, they aren't sweatproof or dustproof, so they might not be ideal for rigorous exercise. They're well-equipped for calls and meetings, gaming, and air travel due to an excellent built-in microphone and low latency with the AptX Adaptive codec. They also excel in music and portability, being foldable and having a case of medium size. A detachable 1.2-meter cable gives them versatility, while app customization offers control over equalizer settings. Notably, they're optimized for both Android and Apple devices, have ear detection, and offer a long battery life of 50 hours, but they lack wireless charging. Charging time is reasonable at 2 hours. The headphones are durable, weigh 227 grams, and the over-ear form should ensure a secure fit without needing additional fit accessories. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent built-in controls
- High overall sound quality
- Active noise cancelling feature
- App equalizer customization available
- Detachable cable increases longevity
Cons
- Not sweatproof or dustproof
- Wireless charging not supported
- Limited color and style options
- Moderate weight may affect portability
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:5.0
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Podcasts & Audiobooks:4.9
This score evaluates the product when used solely to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It takes into account sound quality and sound signature, to be able to keep voices clear and intelligible. It also considers battery life, when available, and comfort.
Calls:4.8
This evaluates the product when used solely to make and receive calls. It takes into account how well the products are able to clearly reproduce the human voice, the quality of the integrated microphones and the battery life, when available, to be able to use them for longer sessions or conferences.
Air Travel:4.8
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Gaming:4.7
This score evaluates the product when used to play videogames. It takes into account wireless latency - the perceived delay between the action on screen and the sounds playing in your ears. The score also considers soundstage quality, whether they have a virtual surround feature, and overall comfort. Finally, the gaming score takes into account microphone quality for in-game voice chat.
It’s important to note that the device paired with the earbuds heavily influences their performance in regards to latency or delay.
TV & Video:4.7
This score evaluates the earbuds or headphones when used to watch videos, movies and TV. In the case of wireless products, it takes into account latency - the perceived delay between the action on screen and the sounds playing in your ears. The score also considers soundstage quality, whether they have a virtual surround feature, and overall comfort.
It’s important to note that the device paired with the earbuds heavily influences their performance in regards to latency or delay.
Exercise:4.4
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
Portability:4.4
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Music:4.2
This evaluates the product when used solely to listen to music. It takes into account the sound quality, whether or not they support high quality codecs, their ability to reproduce soundstage, and whether or not it has any virtual surround capabilities.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $230 | ||
Brand | Sennheiser | ||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | ||
Form Factor | Headphones | ||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 7.5/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 9.3/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 50 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | No | ||
Charging time | 2 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | No | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | ||
Weight | 227 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | ||
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