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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus offers very good overall sound quality and is versatile for different activities, including calls and meetings, music listening, gaming, and air travel, thanks largely to its active noise cancelling and long battery life for wireless use. It's more portable than the HD800S and better for exercise, having a more secure fit and sweatproof certification. Despite a premium price tag, it's actually less expensive than the HD800S. On the other hand, the HD800S excels in sound quality and soundstage, making it exceptional for music and TV, but lacks wireless capabilities, noise cancellation, and is less comfortable for long periods due to its open-back design and weight. Its high price reflects its positioning for audiophile listeners, and it also benefits from a dedicated amplifier. If you value the best possible sound in an at-home listening environment, the HD800S stands out, but for more rounded, everyday use, especially on the go, the Accentum Plus is more practical. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Accentum Plus
- Excellent for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.5
9.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is good.
Gaming
9.1
7.5
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD800S is good.
Phone Calls
9.2
5.0
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
8.1
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD800S is very good.
TV and Video
8.8
9.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Battery
50.0 Hours
N/A
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has 50 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery.
Cost
$230
$1,390
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The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has a price of $230 and the Sennheiser HD800S costs $1,390.
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Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD800S to have excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser Accentum Plus has very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser Accentum Plus and the Sennheiser HD800S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Sennheiser Accentum Plus | Sennheiser HD800S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $1,390 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | December 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.3/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 50 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 227 Grams | 371.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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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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