Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
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
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
The SIMGOT EP5 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build quality, especially considering their affordable price. Users highlight the clear highs and mids, punchy bass, and the ability to perform well without an amplifier. While some note the lack of a microphone and a missing spatial audio adapter as drawbacks, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending them as a great value for gaming and music.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Great value for money
- Clear highs and mids
- Punchy bass
Cons
- No microphone included
- Missing spatial audio adapter
- No ear cup swivel
- Not neutral tuning out of box
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Linsoul SIMGOT EP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | leather |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | stainless steel and ABS |
| 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 | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 113 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Linsoul SIMGOT EP5 Over-Ear Headphones, 50mm Ultra-Magnetic Drivers, Innovative Closed-Back HiFi Monitor, Dual 3.5mm TRS Detachable Cable, Lightweight Gaming Wired Headset for PC/Mobile |
| 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★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
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)
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
