Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Yamaha HPH-MT5W
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
Yamaha HPH-MT5W
The Yamaha HPH-MT5 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and value for money, especially for studio monitoring and mixing. Users highlight crisp, balanced audio with good noise isolation, though some note a slightly snug fit and concerns about build durability. A few reviewers mention the need for pad replacement to improve comfort and treble clarity, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a budget-friendly alternative to pricier models.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Crisp, balanced audio with low distortion
- Excellent noise isolation
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Slightly snug fit for some users
- Build quality feels lightweight/less rugged
- Ear pads may need replacement for comfort
- Mids can be shouty/harsh out of the box
- Limited bass for bass-heavy listeners
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Yamaha HPH-MT5W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Smooth synthetic leather and low-resistance cushions |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 51 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Yamaha HPH-MT5 Closed-Back Circumaural Over Ear Studio Monitor Headphones, White |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
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)
Yamaha HPH-MT5W
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- 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 20 of 41 specs.
