Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
SonoFlow HQ51
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
SonoFlow HQ51
The 1MORE SonoFlow Pro headphones are widely praised for their excellent value, offering strong noise cancellation, good sound quality, and impressive battery life at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the comfortable fit and lightweight design, though some note that the ear cushions can cause discomfort during extended wear and the buttons feel a bit cheap. Overall, they are considered a top choice under $100, outperforming many competitors in their price range.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good sound quality with LDAC support
- Impressive battery life (up to 100 hours)
- Comfortable and lightweight design
Cons
- Ear cushions uncomfortable after long use
- Buttons feel cheap and clicky
- Cannot listen while charging
- Transparency mode has occlusion effect
- ANC not as strong as premium models
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | SonoFlow HQ51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | protein leather |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | LDAC |
| 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 | QuietMax dual-feed |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5-minute charge gives you an extra 10 hours |
| Charging | 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 | ✗ | — |
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)
SonoFlow HQ51
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.