Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Shure SRH440-E
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
Shure SRH440-E
The Shure SRH440 headphones are praised for their neutral, balanced sound and excellent isolation, making them ideal for studio monitoring and music production. However, comfort is a significant drawback, with many users finding the ear pads shallow and the headband pressure uncomfortable for long sessions. The removable cable and durable build are appreciated, but the headphones require an amplifier to perform at their best and lack bass impact for casual listeners.
Pros
- Neutral and balanced sound
- Excellent noise isolation
- Removable locking cable
- Solid and durable build
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Uncomfortable for long sessions
- Shallow ear pads
- Tight headband pressure
- Requires amplifier for best sound
- Lacks bass impact
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Shure SRH440-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | — |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 44 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Shure SRH440 Professional Studio Headphones, Enhanced Frequency Response and Extended Range for Home and Studio Recording, with Detachable Coiled Cable, Carrying Bag and 1/4" Adapter (SRH440) |
| 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)
Shure SRH440-E
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
