Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
86 Overall Score
vs
Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05
Turtle Beach
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
No customer feedback yet
Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05
78 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Turtle Beach Atlas Air is a rare open-back wireless headset that delivers crisp, natural sound and an impressive soundstage, especially praised for immersive gaming. Comfort and lightweight design are standout features, though the microphone quality is average and the Swarm II software can be finicky with firmware updates. Some users report issues with the mic flip-to-mute sensor causing beeping or crashes, and the volume wheel is too aggressive. Overall, it's highly recommended for those seeking open-back wireless, but best bought on sale.
Pros
- Crisp natural sound
- Impressive soundstage
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Open-back design for immersion
- Good battery life
Cons
- Average microphone quality
- Swarm II software issues
- Firmware update problems
- Mic flip-to-mute sensor failure
- Aggressive volume wheel
Sound quality 8
Comfort 7
Build quality 5
Microphone quality 5
Software and firmware 5
Battery life 3
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | Memory Foam |
| Headband | silicone-lined | breathable mesh material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back PC Gaming Headset - PC, PS5, PS4, Mobile - 24-bit High-Fidelity Audio, Broadcast Grade Mic, Bluetooth, Floating Earcup, Memory Foam Cushions, 50-Hr Battery |
| Surround | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, 50-Hr Battery Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, White | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | quick charge |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | Swarm II |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.