Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
86 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-ZX110
Sony
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
No customer feedback yet
Sony MDR-ZX110
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Sony ZX Series wired on-ear headphones deliver impressive sound quality with solid bass and clear mids for under $20, making them a great value. Users praise their lightweight, foldable design and comfortable fit for extended wear, though some note the headband lacks padding and the plastic construction feels cheap and creaky. Overall, they are recommended as reliable budget headphones for daily use, commuting, or desk work.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Lightweight and foldable design
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Strong bass and clear mids
- Good value under $20
Cons
- Unpadded headband causes discomfort
- Cheap plastic construction creaks
- Earcup foam deteriorates and flakes
- Bass distorts at maximum volume
- Glossy finish attracts fingerprints
Sound quality 5
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Comfort 4
Portability 3
Bass performance 3
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Sony MDR-ZX110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | Rubber |
| Headband | silicone-lined | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 12 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Sony MDR-ZX110 Closed Supra-Aural Dome Stereo Headphones, Black |
| Surround | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, 50-Hr Battery Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, White | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | No |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony MDR-ZX110
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.708score per dollar
vs
Sony MDR-ZX1101.154score per dollar
Sony MDR-ZX110 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
