Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
HP Blackwire 3315
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with several users praising the adaptive ANC and touch controls. However, some users report issues with the noise cancelling 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 alternative to pricier brands, though not without flaws.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Adaptive noise cancelling
- Touch controls and app integration
Cons
- Noise cancelling weak in subway
- Pairing takes 5-7 seconds
- Tap feature unreliable
- Sweat concerns during exercise
HP Blackwire 3315
The Poly Blackwire 3315 is a monaural, on-ear headset with an omni-directional noise-canceling microphone. It offers both USB Type C and 3.5mm connectivity and is certified for Microsoft Teams. Users appreciate its plug-and-play compatibility with USB devices.
Pros
- Plug-and-play USB compatibility
- Certified for Microsoft Teams
- Omni-directional noise-canceling microphone
- USB Type C and 3.5mm connectivity
Cons
- Limited user feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | HP Blackwire 3315 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Artificial leather |
| Headband | silicone-lined | plush, padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 95 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 94 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Poly Blackwire 3315 Monaural USB-C Headset +3.5mm Plug +USB-C/A Adapter - Mono - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Monaural - Ear-cup - 7 ft Cable - Omni-directional Microphon |
| 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 | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 2.1500000953674316 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 | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Microsoft Teams |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | Poly Lens |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
HP Blackwire 3315
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 42 specs.
