Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
82 Overall Score
vs
FiiO FT1
FiiO
47 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
No customer feedback yet
FiiO FT1
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The FiiO FT1 closed-back headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering a warm, bassy sound with clean mids and smooth treble that rivals far more expensive models. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid build quality, and generous accessories including two cables and a carrying case. Minor complaints include microphonic cables, a headband that may cause discomfort on smaller heads, and some sound leakage if not perfectly sealed. Overall, these are considered one of the best budget audiophile headphones available.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Warm, bassy sound with clean mids
- Comfortable fit
- Solid build quality
- Generous accessories (two cables, case)
Cons
- Microphonic cables
- Uncomfortable headband for small heads
- Sound leakage without perfect seal
- Treble can be slightly harsh
- Wood cup popping noises
Value for money 8
Sound quality 10
Comfort 7
Build quality 6
Cable quality 4
Accessories 5
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | FiiO FT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | Fabric |
| Headband | silicone-lined | suede fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 60 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | FiiO FT1 Closed-Back Over-Ear Nanowood Fiber Composite Diaphragm Wired Hi-Fi Headphones, Detachable Cable, American Black Walnut Wood Ear Cups for Home, Studio, Recording (Beech) |
| 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5 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★ | — |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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)
FiiO FT1
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.027score per dollar
vs
FiiO FT10.012score per dollar
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 40 specs.
