Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
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
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
Users praise these headphones for their flat, studio-grade sound that avoids overpowering bass. They are comfortable for long sessions and work well with instruments and receivers. However, the fixed cord is very long (about 10 feet) and may be inconvenient for some. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Flat studio sound
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Good for instruments
- Excellent value for price
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Non-removable long cable
- No built-in microphone
- Not for heavy bass lovers
- Lacks noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Audio-Technica ATH-M30x | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.79 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | — |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 15 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 96 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | — |
| 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 | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 3.049999952316284 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 | ✗ | — |
| 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)
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.