Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Soundcore Q20i
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
Soundcore Q20i
The Soundcore Q20i headphones are widely praised as an excellent budget option, with many users highlighting the impressive active noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and strong sound quality for the price. However, some reviewers note that the ANC is not top-tier, lacking in blocking voices or louder noises, and a few experienced issues with connectivity, sound bleed at high volumes, and a non-intuitive power button. Overall, the sentiment is very positive, with most recommending them as a great value for money.
Pros
- impressive noise cancellation for price
- comfortable for long wear
- great sound quality for budget
- excellent value for money
- good battery life
Cons
- ANC not effective on voices
- sound bleed at high volume
- non-intuitive power button
- connectivity issues with some devices
- muddy call voice quality
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Soundcore Q20i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Vegan Leather |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | Polycarbonate, ABS |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 50 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 10 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 115 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode - Blue |
| 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 | soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode, Ideal for Travel |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | soundcore |
| 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)
Soundcore Q20i
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Soundcore Q20i
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
