Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
86 Overall Score
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Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
Audio-Technica
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
No customer feedback yet
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
72 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Audio-Technica open-back headphones receive praise for their comfortable fit, lightweight design, and detailed soundstage that reveals nuances in music. However, the stock cable is widely criticized as poor, and some users find the tuning shouty or bright, recommending the R30x or R70xa instead. Overall, they are seen as a good value for the price, especially for mixing and guitar playing, but the cable and pad longevity are concerns.
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight design
- Detailed and revealing soundstage
- Good bass response for open-back
- Great value for the price
- Crisp and clear audio
Cons
- Poor stock cable quality
- Shouty or bright tuning for some
- No replacement head pads available
- Short cable lacks 1/4" adapter threads
- Long cable can be a hazard
Comfort 4
Sound quality 5
Cable quality 3
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Tuning 2
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Audio-Technica ATH-R50X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | velour |
| Headband | silicone-lined | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 93.30000305175781 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Black, 3-Pack |
| 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 | — | 3 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 | — |
| 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)
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.708score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X0.325score per dollar
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
