Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
86 Overall Score
vs
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
Shokz
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
No customer feedback yet
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 earns overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional battery life, all-day comfort, and impressive sound quality, especially with the app's EQ adjustments. Users highlight the open-ear design as a major advantage for situational awareness during outdoor activities and clear call quality with effective noise cancellation. A few reviewers note that the bass could be stronger and that maximum volume may not be sufficient in very noisy environments, with isolated reports of a device failing after two months.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- All-day wearing comfort
- Impressive sound quality with app EQ
- Clear call quality with noise cancellation
- Open-ear design for situational awareness
Cons
- Bass could be stronger
- Maximum volume insufficient in noisy environments
- Not comfortable when lying down
- Occasional vibration at high volume
- EQ presets could be improved
Battery life 9
Comfort 8
Sound quality 10
Call quality 5
Open ear design 6
Bass performance 4
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | None |
| Headband | silicone-lined | Ni-Ti alloy memory wire |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | bone conduction |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | SHOKZ New OpenRun Pro 2- Bone Conduction Headphones, Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Sport Earphones for Running, Workouts - Sweat Resistant, Secure Comfortable Fit -Deep Bass, Smart Mic, Reflective Strip |
| 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 | SHOKZ New OpenRun Pro 2- Bone Conduction Headphones, Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Sport Earphones for Running, Workouts - Sweat Resistant, Secure Comfortable Fit -Deep Bass, Smart Mic, Reflective Strip |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5min/2.5h |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | Shokz App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S820
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.029score per dollar
vs
Shokz OpenRun SHOKZ S8200.017score per dollar
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
