Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
86 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
57 Overall Score
Scores
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Work
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Gaming
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Calls
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | soft earpads |
| Headband | silicone-lined | additional head cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | AAC, 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 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| 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 | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.026score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-CH5200.074score per dollar
Sony WH-CH520 offers 2.8x better value for money
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sony WH-CH520
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
