Sennheiser Accentum vs Accentum PLUS: review & comparison

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2024 is huge year for the German-based Sennheiser brand. Following up the announcement of a new series of upper midrange headphones called ACCENTUM, the audio manufacturer launched the flagship Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 along a pricier variant of the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones called the ACCENTUM Plus Wireless. That means you have three pairs of headphones to choose from if you are looking for a more premium listening experience.
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About the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless over-ear headphones are basically a stripped-down version of the MOMENTUM 4 in just about every aspect from the build quality to the audio fidelity and feature set.
Key features : ANC & Transparency
Not only does the Sennheiser ACCENTUM promise detailed audio through the headphones’ 37mm drivers and custom-made transducer system, but it also offers hybrid Active Noie Cancelling or ANC which utilizes the built-in microphones to listen for and then cancel out any noise bleed.
Use Sennheiser Smart Control app for adjustments
If you don’t like how a particular track sounds on the headphones, you may also tweak it using the Sennheiser Smart Control app which gives you access to a 5-band equalizer complete with dB values.
Sound quality is good; and it should be; these are Sennheisers after all. They’re not as detailed and intricate as some higher end options and they might seem a bit flat, but they boast solid bass and good balance across the sound spectrum.
About the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Headphones
The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Headphones have the same DNA as its non-Plus sibling (same 37mm drivers, same 50 hour battery life) but adds a few enhancements to put it a little closer to the MOMENTUM 4 in feature-parity. The bulk of the improvements primarily benefit travelers and commuters.
Adds fast charging
If your headphones are running out of juice after a long commute or flight, you can charge ACCENTUM Plus faster with a 10-minute charge providing an extra 5 hours of listening time.
Adds Auto pause
Taking off the headphones while its playing back music will automatically pause the music - a feature that was previously exclusive to the MOMENTUM line.
Adds carrying case
For better protection, you can put them in the included carrying case which Sennheiser doesn’t include in the non-Plus model.
Adds touch controls over buttonsWhile the regular ACENTUM has clickable buttons, this iteration uses touch sensitive controls on the outside of each earcup.
Overall Thoughts: Which pair is best for you?
Overall both of these are great headphones. Where you'll have to make a decision is whether or not you want to use the PLUS features.
The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones are a terrific value at $199 USD / $250 CAD as it provides a marginally better audio experience than lower-priced midrange products and some ANC features tacked on. It is the ACCENTUM Plus where I have some mixed feelings because Sennheiser is asking $50 USD or $70 CAD more for a carrying case, faster charging, slightly smarter ANC, a headphone jack, Sound Personalization, and a small notch up in the sound quality.
Whether or not these added features are worth the extra cost is up to you to decide.
The ACCENTUM Plus remains as a nice choice for niche buyers who are on a budget and need specific features while the original ACCENTUM is the value king… at least in the Sennheiser sphere!

[@Lightcode]

Thanks so much! I got the base model just today and for the first time after trying for competitors in the same price range they actually fit my head! I do find it odd that there is no external button for ANC though. Even though they're plasticky, I still find the build much superior to the Sony 720n which ear cup was literally collapsing after using it in 2 days. And causing the internal hardware to poke into my ear no matter how I wore them. I still think the build quality on the soundcore life q30 is excellent, but you do need to have a much larger head size. They are large already but will become larger because of the cheap plastic used at the top of the headband which will collapse. Great software and sound on those though

[@Lightcode]

I don't know where are you lucky folks are getting a "slightly higher price" point but in Canada on Amazon ca it's $150 more

[@shearfunsewing]

Thanks, Erin! A helpful review and I liked your presentation, too!

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@informatik01]

A really nice and useful review!
Thank you.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@d.julian8337]

Great review.❤

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Erin.

[@calebs2crazy]

Are these good for the gym? Plus version sound quality justify the higher price?

[@calebs2crazy]

Better than Bose?

[@calebs2crazy]

Sound wise?