Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
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Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | soft earpads |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined | additional head cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 95 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones Bluetooth On-Ear Headset with Microphone and up to 50 Hours Battery Life with Quick Charging, Black |
| 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 | Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of 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 | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.772score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-CH5201.415score per dollar
Sony WH-CH520 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
