Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
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
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
The SkullCandy Crusher ANC 2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise the adjustable haptic bass, exceptional battery life, and comfortable fit for extended wear. The active noise cancellation is effective for most environments, though some note it is not total soundproofing. A few minor complaints include the lack of track skip buttons and a soft carrying case.
Pros
- Adjustable haptic bass
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable for long wear
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Clear and balanced sound
Cons
- No track skip buttons
- Soft carrying case instead of hard shell
- Bass cannot be reduced to near-zero
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | — |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Multi-Sensory Bass, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - Black/Asphalt |
| 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 | adjustable 4-mic |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 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 | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 minutes of charging gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control | Skull-iQ |
| 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)
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-S986
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
