Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70x
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
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70x
The Audio-Technica ATH-M70x headphones receive mixed reviews. Many users praise their detailed, neutral sound and clarity, making them excellent for mixing and mastering. However, a significant number of reviewers report severe build quality issues, particularly with the plastic swivel joints breaking easily, even from minor drops. While the sound is often described as top-tier, the fragility and lack of replacement parts are major drawbacks.
Pros
- Detailed and neutral sound
- Excellent clarity for mixing
- Reveals audio details
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Great with quality DAC
Cons
- Fragile plastic swivel joints
- Breaks easily from minor drops
- Poor build quality for price
- No replacement parts available
- Uncomfortable ear pads for long use
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70x | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | — |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 97 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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)
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70x
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
