Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Philips Fidelio X2HR/00
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
Philips Fidelio X2HR/00
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is widely praised for its exceptional sound quality, combining powerful yet controlled bass with clear mids and highs, and an expansive soundstage that enhances gaming and music. Build quality is consistently described as robust, with metal construction and comfortable, plush ear pads, though the headphones are noted to be somewhat heavy and non-portable. A few users mention a metallic timbre or harsh highs, and the open-back design means significant sound leakage, making them best suited for home use. Overall, they are considered an outstanding value, especially when found on sale, and a top recommendation for those seeking audiophile-level performance without excessive cost.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with balanced bass
- Wide and immersive soundstage
- Robust metal build quality
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Replaceable cable
Cons
- Somewhat heavy weight
- Not portable or foldable
- Sound leakage due to open-back design
- Earpads attract dust and pet hair
- Metallic timbre or harsh highs for some
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Philips Fidelio X2HR/00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | memory foam, velour |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | genuine leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 100 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 | 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 | ✗ | — |
| 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)
Philips Fidelio X2HR/00
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- 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 18 of 42 specs.
