Moondrop Edge
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
What Buyers Say
Moondrop Edge
The Moondrop Edge headphones offer impressive sound quality and a unique aesthetic at a reasonable price, but they have notable drawbacks. Many users praise the comfort, build quality, and battery life, while criticizing the initially weak bass response, which was later improved via firmware updates and a customizable EQ. Common complaints include an overly loud anime girl voice assistant, electrical noise in one earcup, and mediocre noise cancellation that struggles in noisy environments. Overall, they are a solid value for audiophiles on a budget, but not without quirks.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Unique and premium aesthetic
- Good sound quality after EQ
- Excellent battery life
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Cons
- Weak bass response initially
- Loud anime girl voice assistant
- Electrical noise in right earcup
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Low maximum volume
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
| Moondrop Edge | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | deep-cushioned |
| Headband | aluminum alloy | soft touch silicone-lined headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | 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 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | 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 | hybrid | Adaptive Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 48 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 5 Minutes and Listen to Music for 4 Hours | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | MOONDROP APP | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | MOONDROP APP | Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Moondrop Edge
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd 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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
