Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
88 Overall Score
vs
JLab GO Work Gen 3
JLab
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
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
Sound quality 5
Comfort 4
Battery life 3
Noise cancelling 4
Touch controls 3
Pairing 2
JLab GO Work Gen 3
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | JLab GO Work Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | silicone-lined | Cloud Foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 95 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 102 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | 2-mic ENC |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | HSP, 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 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | 500 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | Lab App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
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)
JLab GO Work Gen 3
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.675score per dollar
vs
JLab GO Work Gen 31.451score per dollar
JLab GO Work Gen 3 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
