Sennheiser
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
A strong pick in the over-ear headphones line-up, with 50 hours up front.
72/100
50 hours5.2over-ear
£129best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- USB-C charging
- aptX Adaptive
- Above-average battery life
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight227 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Driver size37 mm
Battery and power
Battery life50 hours
Battery (ANC on)50 hours
Full charge time10
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.2
aptX AdaptiveYes
Microphone and features
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Wear detection auto pauseYes
More specs
Wear detectionYes
Quick charge minutes10
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSennheiser ACCENTUM Plus vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless Headphones
Sennheiser ACCENTUM PlusBowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless Headphones
| SennheiserSennheiser ACCENTUM PlusThis page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless Headphones | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72 /100 | 72 /100 |
| Battery hours | 50 hoursBetter | 30 hours |
| Weight | 227 gBetter | 320 g |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Driver | 37 mm | 40 mmBetter |
| Battery ANC | 50 hoursBetter | 30 hours |
Who it's for
Is the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus right for you?
Buy it if
Made for keen listeners
Listeners who care how it sounds who want a over-ear headphone that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 72/100 against other over-ear headphones, a strong result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless?
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless scores 77/100 versus this one at 72/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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