Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
86 Overall Score
vs
Y8+
1Mii
78 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Music
Gaming
Commute
Calls
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Y8+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | silicone-lined | memory foam |
| Headband | silicone-lined | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, 50-Hr Battery Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, White | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | 1Mii App |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Y8+
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.662score per dollar
vs
Y8+1.556score per dollar
Y8+ offers 2.4x better value for money
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Y8+
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
