Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with several reviewers praising the adaptive ANC and touch controls. However, some users report issues with noise cancellation 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, especially for those upgrading from older models, but not without flaws.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Adaptive noise cancellation
- Touch controls and app integration
Cons
- Noise cancelling weak in subway
- Pairing takes 5-7 seconds
- Tap feature on right earcup unreliable
- Sweat resistance questionable
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
The JLab Sage noise-canceling headphones are praised for their comfort, long battery life, and effective ANC, making them ideal for workouts and daily use. However, several users report a low microphone volume that hampers call clarity, and a recurring packaging defect causes deformed ear cushions. The lack of a carrying case is also noted as a minor drawback.
Pros
- Comfortable ear cups
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Great sound quality with app EQ
- Seamless multi-device pairing
Cons
- Low microphone volume
- Deformed ear cushions from packaging
- No carrying case included
- Not loud enough for some users
- Occasional Bluetooth glitches
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | Plastic, Mesh |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 16 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, Up to 50HR Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, Black | S | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Hybrid | Smart Active Noise Cancelation |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 minutes = 4 hours playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | 600 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | JLab App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
JLab JBuds Lux HBJLUXANCRGPH62
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.