Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Belkin SoundForm Surround
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
Belkin SoundForm Surround
The Belkin SOUNDFORM ISOLATE and SoundForm Surround headphones generally receive positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the impressive battery life, especially the 60-hour claim on the Surround model, and the convenience of multipoint connectivity and included cables. However, some reviewers note issues with the stiff frame, bulky design, and a few report durability problems or a lack of bass, indicating mixed experiences.
Pros
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Impressive battery life
- Budget-friendly price
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Stiff frame
- Bulky design
- Lack of bass
- Durability concerns
- Awkward controls
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Belkin SoundForm Surround | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Foam |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | adjustable headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Belkin SoundForm Surround Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Environmental Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime & Soft Ear Cups for iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Travel, Home, AUD009fqSA (Sand) |
| 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 | Belkin SoundForm Surround Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Environmental Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime & Soft Ear Cups for iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Travel, Home, AUD009fqSA (Sand) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Hybrid | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Works with Amazon Alexa: No, Works with Google Assistant: No |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | No |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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)
Belkin SoundForm Surround
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Belkin SoundForm Surround offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
