Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
88 Overall Score
vs
Koss SB40 184755
Koss
21 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with several users praising the adaptive ANC and touch controls. However, some users report issues with the noise cancelling 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 alternative to pricier brands, though not without flaws.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Adaptive noise cancelling
- Touch controls and app integration
Cons
- Noise cancelling weak in subway
- Pairing takes 5-7 seconds
- Tap feature unreliable
- Sweat concerns during exercise
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Battery life 3
Noise cancelling 4
Touch controls 3
Pairing 2
Koss SB40 184755
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Koss SB40 184755 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | leatherette |
| Headband | silicone-lined | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 95 Ω | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 96 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, 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 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 2.7432000637054443 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | — |
| Charging | 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 sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Koss SB40 184755
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.589score per dollar
vs
Koss SB40 1847550.174score per dollar
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 41 specs.
