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Updated April 10, 2024·

The Sennheiser Accentum Plus offers a higher overall sound quality, better for music, calls, gaming, and TV. They're suitable for noise isolation, have active noise cancelling, and offer long battery life with added features like an app equalizer and aptX Adaptive codec for better sound. However, they are heavier, and if you're looking for something for air travel and portability, they might be a bit bulky. The Sony MDREX15AP, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly choice, with decent performance for TV and video. Yet, they lack wireless capability, active noise cancelling, and app support, and their sound quality isn't up to par for music or calls. If cost is a concern and you need a simple, wired solution primarily for video content, go for Sony. If you're willing to invest in premium sound, features, and versatility, opt for the Sennheiser. 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 Sony MDREX15AP
  • Very good for music
  • Excellent for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

7.5
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is good.

Gaming

9.1
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
6.7
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.

Phone Calls

9.2
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
3.5
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for phone calls, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.3
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
5.4
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.

TV and Video

8.8
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
7.0
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDREX15AP is good.

Battery

50.0 Hours
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
N/A
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has 50 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.

Cost

$230
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
$20
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The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has a price of $230 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.

Build Quality

8.9
Accentum Plus
MDREX15AP
8.0
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus and Sony MDREX15AP both have very good build quality, though the Sennheiser Accentum Plus has somewhat better build quality.
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How the Sennheiser Accentum Plus and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Sennheiser Accentum PlusSony MDREX15AP
Sennheiser Accentum PlusSony MDREX15AP

GENERAL

Price
$230
$20
Brand
SennheiserSony
Release Date
February 1, 2024March 1, 2014
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
9.3/103.5/10
Gaming Score
9.1/106.8/10
TV and Video Score
8.8/109.3/10
Exercise Score
8/104.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
50 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.2N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/107/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
8.5/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.9/108/10
Comfort score
7.6/108.4/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
227 Grams3.1 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."

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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.

About Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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