Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049
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
Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049
The Avantree Quartet wireless headphone system is highly praised for its easy setup, multi-user functionality, and clear audio. Users love being able to watch TV at their own volume without disturbing others, and the range and battery life are generally good. Some find the headphones a bit tight or uncomfortable for long wear, and the lack of included power adapters and a charging station are common complaints. Overall, it's a solid solution for shared TV listening.
Pros
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Multi-user independent volume control
- Clear audio with low latency
- Good wireless range (up to 100 ft)
- Long battery life (approx. 20 hours)
Cons
- Tight fit for some users
- No power adapters included
- No charging station included
- Short charging cable
- No auto-off feature
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | — |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Avantree Quartet 2 - Wireless Group Listening Headphones & Transmitter for TV, Church, Classroom, Silent Discos, Plug & Play, 2.4GHz Expandable Multi-Headphone System with Low Latency & Clear Voice |
| 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 | Adaptive Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | — |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
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)
Avantree Quartet 2 WSHT-5049
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
