Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
FiiO JT3
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
FiiO JT3
The Fiio JT1 open-back headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, comfort, and solid build quality. Users highlight the non-fatiguing sound with great bass, making them ideal for gaming and metalcore music. Some note minor issues like a short cable, a slipping headband, and slight muddiness in the low mids, but overall they are considered a bargain that punches above its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Solid build quality
- Non-fatiguing sound
- Great bass for gaming and metal
Cons
- Short cable length
- Slipping headband adjustment
- Slight muddiness in low mids
- Suspension strap design not for everyone
- Microphonics from cable
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | FiiO JT3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.75 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | velvet with memory foam |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | aluminum-magnesium alloy |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 80 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Open-Back Acoustic Design, Angled Driver Placement |
| 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 | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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)
FiiO JT3
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 42 specs.