JVC Nearphones HANP1TB
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
What Buyers Say
JVC Nearphones HANP1TB
The JVC Nearphones HANP1TB are praised for their unique open-ear cuff design that sits outside the ear canal, offering exceptional comfort and situational awareness. Users highlight the lightweight build, secure fit during exercise, and compatibility with glasses. Sound quality is clear for vocals and mids, though bass is lacking and volume may be insufficient in noisy environments. Touch controls are replaced by physical buttons that some find unresponsive, but the companion app allows customization. Overall, these are ideal for all-day wear, calls, and podcasts, but not for bass-heavy music or noise isolation.
Pros
- Unique open-ear cuff design
- Extremely comfortable for all-day wear
- Lightweight and secure fit during exercise
- Compatible with glasses
- Clear sound for vocals and mids
Cons
- Lack of bass in music
- Volume insufficient in noisy environments
- Physical buttons lack responsiveness
- Touch controls would be more user-friendly
- Call quality can sound robotic
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
Scores
Specifications
| JVC Nearphones HANP1TB | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | deep-cushioned |
| Headband | — | soft touch silicone-lined headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 37 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 560 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, 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 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive Hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 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★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JVC Headphones | Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
JVC Nearphones HANP1TB
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average battery (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
