Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sony WH-1000XM6
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Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
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Sony WH-1000XM6
The Sony WH-1000XM6 receives generally positive feedback for its exceptional noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and comfortable fit, with many users calling it the best wireless headphone they have owned. However, there are significant and recurring complaints about poor call quality, excessive clamping force causing discomfort, and a cheap-feeling plastic build that some find unacceptable at the premium price point. A notable number of users also report hardware defects like crackling sounds or buzzing in one ear, and the companion app receives mixed reviews for being cluttered or unintuitive.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality and clarity
- Comfortable for long listening sessions
- Long battery life (30 hours)
- Foldable design for portability
Cons
- Poor call quality with muffled audio
- Excessive clamping force causes discomfort
- Cheap plastic build for premium price
- Hardware defects like crackling or buzzing
- Ear pads stain easily from body oils
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | synthetic leather |
| Headband | silicone-lined | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | LDAC |
| 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 | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones with QN3 Processor (Black) Bundle with Finder Key Chain (2 Items) | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
