Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
84 Overall Score
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Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
No customer feedback yet
Soundcore Life Q30
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Soundcore Anker Q30 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, impressive noise cancellation, and great sound quality, especially considering the affordable price. Users highlight the long battery life, fast charging, and easy multi-device pairing as major advantages. While some note that the bass can be overly pronounced and the included soft case is a downgrade from the pictured hard case, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many calling them a fantastic value.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Impressive noise cancellation for the price
- Great sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life and fast charging
- Easy multi-device pairing
Cons
- Bass can be overly pronounced
- Soft carrying case instead of hard case
- Transparency mode amplifies wind noise
- Microphone picks up background noise
- Occasional connection issues over time
Comfort 8
Noise cancellation 9
Sound quality 9
Battery life 5
Value for money 7
Build quality 4
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | protein leather |
| Headband | silicone-lined | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 16 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | Soundcore App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Soundcore Life Q30
No current pricing available
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus wins 6 specs while Soundcore Life Q30 wins 5.
