The catch
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
It lacks analog input and a passive cable fallback.
Side by side
Sennheiser Accentum vs Accentum Plus: The airplane cable and passive backup come with Plus
Quick verdict
Accentum Plus is the one if you need an airplane cable, passive backup or the supplied case. Standard Accentum is enough when Bluetooth and USB audio cover you. Each quotes 50 hours with ANC, and the Plus adds only 5 g.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A third path costs five grams
For a 2.3% increase in weight, Accentum Plus adds analog listening.
Where this comes from
2.3% = (227 − 222) ÷ 222 × 100. Bluetooth and USB audio are on both, and Plus adds analog.
The catch
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
Standard Accentum has the same 50-hour ANC claim.
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- Why pick it
- Bluetooth or USB audio is all you use.
- The lighter 222 g pair appeals to you, and an included case is not important.
- The catch
- It lacks analog input and a passive cable fallback.
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
- Why pick it
- You have a 3.5 mm source to connect, or need playback on an empty battery.
- Having the analog cable and case in the standard package matters to you.
- The catch
- Standard Accentum has the same 50-hour ANC claim.
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What this page compares
Analog listening and a case are what Accentum Plus adds, with the same 50-hour ANC claim. See how it stacks up against standard Accentum for your sources and travel needs.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
My sources are a phone and a USB laptop
Those sources are already covered by both. The analog input on the Plus may add no value.
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- Good
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
- Good
I connect to airplane entertainment
The direct analog path comes only with the Plus.
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- Not suitable
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
- Better fit
Charging keeps slipping my mind
The Plus can keep going in passive analog, but standard Accentum cannot.
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- Caution
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
- Better fit
Longer ANC battery life is mainly what I want
Both make the same 50-hour claim.
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- Similar
- Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
A third path costs five grams
For a 2.3% increase in weight, Accentum Plus adds analog listening.
How we worked this out
2.3% = (227 − 222) ÷ 222 × 100. Bluetooth and USB audio are on both, and Plus adds analog.
No battery upgrade comes with the price
The manufacturer rates both at 50 ANC hours under its iPhone, mid-volume condition.
How we worked this out
Using an iPhone at mid volume, Sennheiser rates both Accentum and Accentum Plus at 50 hours of Bluetooth playback with ANC. That gives 50 minus 50 = 0 additional rated hours.
Two travel needs come as a package
With the Plus package you get coverage for an analog seat jack and carrying protection, and you do not have to find a case separately.
How we worked this out
An analog cable and a carry case come with Plus. Standard Accentum has neither an analog input nor a standard carry case.
Plug in your setup
Which headphones suit the way you listen?
Start with how you listen. Charging over USB is not the same as playing audio over USB, and some headphones need power even on a cable. These answers are placeholders until you apply your own.
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
Passes these checksPlays over Bluetooth.
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
Passes these checksPlays over Bluetooth.
Battery figures are maker claims for the stated mode. They do not reflect measured travel time. Volume, codec, calls and battery age all change runtime. Closed earcups can still leak some sound. Weight alone does not predict comfort. USB audio needs a compatible source and cable. This check does not judge sound quality, mic quality or amplifier power.
Option A
Sennheiser, ACCENTUM Wireless
ACCENTUM Wireless
A lightweight, long-battery pair for Bluetooth and USB audio. With no analog input, it leaves Accentum Plus as the better choice for an airplane seat jack or a flat-battery fallback.
- Best for
- A light pair with a 50-hour ANC claim
Facts we checked
- Over Bluetooth with ANC, the rating is up to 50 hours, tested with an iPhone at mid volume.
- It weighs approximately 222 g.
- Both digital playback and charging work over USB-C.
- SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD are supported.
Option B
Sennheiser, ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
Upgrading to Plus gets you travel extras, namely an analog input, a cable and a carry case, but no extra advertised runtime. At 227 g it weighs less than Momentum 4 and still has USB audio.
- Best for
- A lighter pair for travel that offers both USB and passive analog
Facts we checked
- Over Bluetooth with ANC, the rating is up to 50 hours, tested with an iPhone at mid volume.
- It weighs approximately 227 g.
- USB audio support comes with a case and an analog cable.
- Passive analog operation and aptX Adaptive appear in the specification.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 227 g | Plus is 5 g heavier. |
| ANC playback claim | Up to 50 hours | Up to 50 hours | Nothing changes in the battery claim. |
| Digital USB audio | Yes | Yes | Standard Accentum’s USB does more than charge. |
| Analog input | No | Yes | Airplane and other analog sources are covered by Plus. |
| Passive analog | No | Yes | A flat-battery analog requirement is met by Plus alone. |
| Carry case | Not in standard package | Included | Look at the value of the package and not only the headline price. |
| Source-dependent codec | aptX HD | aptX Adaptive | Codec differences count only when the source is compatible. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
- The standard package leaves out a protective carry case.
With Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
- Its frame swivels flat and does not fold inward.
Decision guide
How to decide
Go for Accentum Plus when you need an airplane cable, passive backup or the supplied case. Stay with standard Accentum if Bluetooth and USB audio do the job. Both state 50 hours with ANC, and the Plus weighs just 5 g more.
Whether Plus is useful depends on your sources
If you listen only over Bluetooth and USB, standard Accentum already has the connections you need. An airplane seat jack changes that answer at once. You cannot add an analog input by plugging a passive adapter into a USB socket that does not support it.
Add up the full travel package
Plus comes with the case and the analog cable. If you would buy a separate case anyway, compare that total cost with the Plus offer. Prices and packages vary, so do not assume a fixed saving on accessories.
A tie on battery
A 50-hour ANC claim is shared, so the choice turns on connections, package contents and controls and not on a longer specification. The small weight difference is too slight to tell you about comfort unless you try the fit.
What this page can’t tell you
- A shared battery claim does not mean identical runtime with every codec or usage pattern.
- Comfort cannot be decided by a 5 g difference.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the headphones we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 2 of the 60 models checked meet every need here: “I go back and forth between laptop and phone”, “I want to get audio over a USB-C cable”, “I want a pair that weighs 250 g or less”, and “I am taking a long flight with a connection”.
2 models fit, out of 60 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I go back and forth between laptop and phone”, “I want to get audio over a USB-C cable”, “I want a pair that weighs 250 g or less”, and “I am taking a long flight with a connection”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless
Bluetooth or USB audio is all you use.
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You have a 3.5 mm source to connect, or need playback on an empty battery.
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