Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
JBL Live JBLLIVE660NCWHTAM
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
JBL Live JBLLIVE660NCWHTAM
The JBL Live 660NC headphones receive largely positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective noise cancellation. Many users appreciate the customizable EQ via the JBL app and the long battery life, though some report issues with ear cup durability and occasional Bluetooth connectivity problems. A few users note discomfort after extended wear and minor build quality concerns, but overall, these headphones are considered a great value, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Small ear cups
- Ear cup durability issues
- Occasional Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Discomfort after extended use
- Microphone picks up ambient noise
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | JBL Live JBLLIVE660NCWHTAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Foldable, Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation |
| 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 | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Hey Google |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | JBL App |
| 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)
JBL Live JBLLIVE660NCWHTAM
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
