Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Skullcandy Icon ANC
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
Skullcandy Icon ANC
These Skullcandy Icon ANC headphones are praised for their long battery life, comfort, and durability. Users love the lightweight design and clear sound, though some wish the noise cancellation and maximum volume were stronger. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price, especially for travel and daily use.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Lightweight and portable design
- Clear sound quality
- Durable build
Cons
- Noise cancellation could be better
- Maximum volume not loud enough
- Ear pads may cause discomfort after hours
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Skullcandy Icon ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | — |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 97.5 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| 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 | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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)
Skullcandy Icon ANC
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Skullcandy Icon ANC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
