Sennheiser
Sennheiser Accentum Plus
The Accentum Plus is the budget gateway to Sennheiser's house sound: refined, balanced, less bass-bloated than anything else in this price bracket, with aptX Adaptive for Android users and a legitimate 50-hour battery with ANC running. Street price has settled around $130 from a $230 list, which changes the value math entirely. The adaptive hybrid ANC is competent — good on steady rumble, a clear step behind Sony and Bose flagships on voices — and wind handling is weak. The understated matte-plastic build is light at 227 grams but feels unremarkable for the brand, the earcups only swivel flat rather than folding, and there's no wear detection, so music keeps playing when you take them off. Touch controls work but occasionally misread swipes. The Smart Control app adds a 5-band EQ and multipoint management. If sound quality per dollar is the priority, this is the pick of the batch.
Specifications
Highlights
Pros
- ✓Refined Sennheiser tuning without the bass bloat of rivals
- ✓Legitimate 50-hour battery with adaptive ANC running
- ✓aptX Adaptive gives Android users a hi-res pipeline
- ✓Street price near $130 undercuts its $230 list dramatically
- ✓Light 227g build stays comfortable all day
- ✓10-minute charge banks 5 hours of playback
Cons
- ✗ANC clearly trails Sony and Bose flagships on voices
- ✗Wind noise handling is weak outdoors
- ✗No wear detection — music plays on when removed
- ✗Earcups swivel flat but never fold for packing
- ✗Touch controls occasionally misread swipes
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