Poly Voyager 218479-02
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
What Buyers Say
Poly Voyager 218479-02
Users generally praise the headset for its comfort, sound quality, and battery life, especially for long work calls and integration with Microsoft Teams. However, several verified reviews mention discomfort after extended wear, with some reporting ear pain or heat buildup. A few users experienced reliability issues after a few months, such as the microphone failing to transmit audio.
Pros
- Comfortable for long calls
- Good sound quality
- Excellent battery life
- Seamless Microsoft Teams integration
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Ear discomfort after extended wear
- Ears get hot after 2 hours
- Microphone foam not included
- Reliability issues after a few months
- Microphone positioning requires adjustment
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
Scores
Specifications
| Poly Voyager 218479-02 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam ear cushions | deep-cushioned |
| Headband | padded headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 37 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 560 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly - Voyager 4320 UC Wireless Headset + Charge Stand (Plantronics) - Headphones w/Mic - Connect to PC/Mac via USB-C Bluetooth Adapter, Cell Phone via Bluetooth-Works w/Teams (Certified), Zoom&More | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Surround | Poly - Voyager 4320 UC Wireless Headset + Charge Stand (Plantronics) - Headphones w/Mic - Connect to PC/Mac via USB-C Bluetooth Adapter, Cell Phone via Bluetooth-Works w/Teams (Certified), Zoom&More | | 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 | — | Adaptive Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Microsoft Teams | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Poly Voyager 218479-02
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
