Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
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
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
Users consistently praise these JLab Sage noise-canceling headphones for their excellent value, citing impressive battery life, comfort for extended wear, and solid sound quality with clear bass. The multipoint Bluetooth connection and effective noise cancellation are frequently mentioned highlights. Minor drawbacks include a desire for slightly higher maximum volume and the lack of a carrying case, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Clear sound with good bass
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Maximum volume could be slightly higher
- No carrying case included
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | JLab JBuds Lux ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | Cloud Foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | SBC, L3C |
| 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 | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 minutes quick charge 10 hours |
| 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 | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | JLab App |
| 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)
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus wins 6 specs while JLab JBuds Lux ANC wins 6.
