Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Roland V-Drums VMH-D1
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
Roland V-Drums VMH-D1
The Roland V-Drums headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and build. Users praise the clear, powerful audio with excellent bass drum reproduction and low latency, making them ideal for electronic drum kits. However, one detailed negative review criticizes the sound as dull and compressed, the ear cups as too small, and the cable design as insecure for drumming. Overall, most verified buyers find them a great value for the price range.
Pros
- Clear and powerful sound
- Excellent bass drum reproduction
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Solid build quality
- Low latency for e-kits
Cons
- Ear cups too small for some
- Sound can be dull and compressed
- Cable lacks secure locking mechanism
- Flimsy included pouch
- Drum hook feels gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Roland V-Drums VMH-D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | memory foam |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | cushioned headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dual-diaphragm |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 100 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 | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
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)
Roland V-Drums VMH-D1
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
