Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony WHCH520/W
Sony
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Sony WHCH520/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | — |
| Headband | silicone-lined | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, 50-Hr Battery Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, White | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 1.5 hours of audio playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | Sony | Headphones Connect |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
Sony WHCH520/W
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.025score per dollar
vs
Sony WHCH520/W0.068score per dollar
Sony WHCH520/W offers 2.7x better value for money
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sony WHCH520/W
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 37 specs.
