Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Dell AW725H
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
Dell AW725H
The Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially when compared to other high-end brands. However, a significant number of verified buyers report severe connectivity issues, audio cutting out on one side, and poor microphone quality, with some units failing completely after a few months. The value is often described as good only when purchased on sale, not at full price.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for glasses wearers
- Long battery life
- Good sound isolation and separation
- Fabric ear cups instead of leather
Cons
- Frequent connectivity issues
- Audio cuts out on one side
- Poor microphone quality
- Units failing after a few months
- Difficult to connect to PC
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Dell AW725H | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | memory foam |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | 45mm-wide headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW725H - Wired/Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, Audio Output - 20 Hz, Mini-Phone (3.5mm), Battery Talk Time Up to 55 Hrs (Bluetooth), Dark Side of The Moon |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15 min for up to 6 hours playback |
| 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 | Alienware Command Center |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
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)
Dell AW725H
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- 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 42 specs.
