Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Edifier W80
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with several reviewers praising the adaptive ANC and touch controls. However, some users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness in noisy environments like subways, occasional pairing delays, and a finicky tap feature on the right earcup. Overall, they are seen as a good value, especially for those upgrading from older models, but not without flaws.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Adaptive noise cancellation
- Touch controls and app integration
Cons
- Noise cancelling weak in subway
- Pairing takes 5-7 seconds
- Tap feature on right earcup unreliable
- Sweat resistance questionable
Edifier W80
The Edifier W80 headphones receive mostly positive feedback, praised for excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort at a competitive price. Some users note a loose fit that can be problematic during exercise and a slightly low maximum volume. Overall, they are considered a great value, offering near top-tier performance for significantly less money.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
Cons
- Loose fit for some users
- Low maximum volume
- Falls off during exercise
- Footstep thumping sounds like bass
- Low build quality feel
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Edifier W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | memory foam ear pads wrapped in soft, skin-friendly leather |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, Up to 50HR Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, Black | S | Edifier W80 Over Ear Headphones with -49dB Active Noise Cancelling, LDAC Hi-Res Wired & Wireless, AI Clear Call, Fast Charging, Multipoint Connection, Bluetooth V5.4 - Black | Edifier W80 Over Ear Hea |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15 min for 10 hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | ✔ |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | ✔ |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Edifier W80
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.