Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
85 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Bang & Olufsen 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | — |
| Headband | silicone-lined | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 7 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 118 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.25 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 12.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 23 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | Bang & Olufsen App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.570score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen 9800.145score per dollar
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus wins 8 specs while Bang & Olufsen 980 wins 7.
