Sennheiser Accentum Plus Review – Classy for $200 (Accentum Plus VS Momentum 4)

Sennheiser Accentum Plus is a wireless full-size headphone and new for 2024. Sennheiser positions this model as a more inexpensive option, compared to the top model Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, which is the flagship of the company. The main strengths of Sennheiser Accentum Plus, which the manufacturer claims:

In this review on the Sennheiser Accentum Plus, I will tell you how things really are. I’ll compare the Sennheiser Accentum Plus ($229) to a simplified version of the Sennheiser Accentum ($179) and the flagship Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ($379), which I’ve been using for a year and a half. For 2 months of testing I have identified the main pros and cons of the model, the answer to who and why to buy Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones is there. But first things first.

SOUND

What do we have regarding sound in the Sennheiser Accentum Plus by default? 37mm dynamic drivers. Support for aptX™, aptX adaptive™, AAC, SBC codecs. EQ settings in the Sennheiser Smart Control app and customization of your own sound profile.What kind of sound do we get in Sennheiser Accentum Plus?

In terms of stage, detail and naturalness:

On frequencies:

Sound on cable:

Sound in games and lag:

Sound conclusion

Thesound is balanced without clearly dominant frequencies. With a slightly raised bass, with a slight accent. The headphones are suitable for non-bass music, classic rock music listens well (Chris Rea), even nu metal (SOAD) to me went well. As for Hip Hop music, the bass is not high enough quality and enveloping (Eminem – Ass Like That).

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Comparing Sennheiser Accentum VS Accentum Plus VS Momentum 4

• Sennheiser Accentum Wireless ($179) – The simplest sound among the 3 models. Available aptX™ HD, AAC, SBC codecs. Less stage, less detail. Bass is less, treble is worse. Midrange is about the same. The sound is compressed. It’s not emotional, it doesn’t get you high. Maybe it’s the Accentum Plus, but still. It’s not $180 sound, it’s on the $100 level. On par with the 1More SonoFlow and SoundCore Space One models.
• Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless ($229) – The sound is significantly better than the base version of the Sennheiser Accentum. Available aptX™, aptX adaptive™, AAC, and SBC codecs. It’s like a veil has been removed from my eyes. The bottoms opened up, the highs opened up. The stage is wider, there’s more detail, and timbres are more natural.
• Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ($379) – have a larger dynamic driver 42mm, compared to 47mm in Accentum and Plus. This has had a significant impact on the sound. Available aptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBC codecs. The sound is much wider, much more detailed, the timbres are more pleasing. More bass, more readable treble. I immediately began to hear backing vocals clearly, as well as the background underpinnings of synths and other background instruments. The music is significantly more emotional and edgy. A top is a top.

Bottom line. Yes, the difference is significant in steps up. The difference between the Momentum 4 and the Accentum Plus is certainly not $150. It’s there, and the Momentum 4s sound better. But the Accentum Plus come close to that sound, yes, it’s not as detailed, not as wide, less enveloping bass. But the Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless deliver sound for the full $250. The base Sennheiser Accentum Wireless are a little disappointing, right there is about a hundred bucks difference. I highly recommend you to add this 50$ and take Accentum Plus Wireless, this fifty bucks is more than justified. And if you can get the top-of-the-line Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ($379), it’s definitely worth it.

Other differences between the Sennheiser Accentum VS Accentum Plus VS Momentum 4

• Cable connectivity. In the base version of the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless, there is no cable connection. Accentum Plus and Sennheiser Momentum 4 do.
• Controls. The basic version of the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless has push-button control and no smart pause. In Accentum Plus and Sennheiser Momentum 4 – touch.
• Kit. In the basic version of Sennheiser Accentum Wireless, in the kit – instruction manual and charging cable. In Accentum Plus – there is also a cable for listening to music and a carrying case. In Sennheiser Momentum 4 – there is also an airplane adapter.
• Design. Sennheiser Accentum Wireless and Accentum Plus – identical except for the keys for control in the basic version. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless – the bowls are significantly larger. The overall design is very similar, in the same style.
• Comfortable design. Sennheiser Accentum Wireless and Accentum Plus – identical in terms of comfort. Momentum 4 after Accentum Plus is like putting on house slippers after street shoes. Much more comfortable.
• Autonomy. Accentum and Accentum Plus – 50 hours, and a quick 10-minute charge provides 5 hours of playback. Momentum 4 – 60-hour battery life and fast charging capability, providing 6 hours of playback in just 10 minutes of charging.
• Weight. Accentum – 222g. Accentum Plus – 227g. Momentum 4 – 293g.
• Noise reduction in Momentum 4 is more powerful. 90% noise reduction, compared to 80% in Accentum and Accentum Plus.
• Transparency mode is much better in Momentum 4. Accentum and Accentum Plus – hear less ambient, there is background noise.

No differences. All 3 models have Bluetooth 5.2. Connection stability is excellent, no dropped calls.

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Microphone:

The microphone is of average quality at 7 out of 10, expected better. In the basic version of Sennheiser Accentum Wireless – the quality is the same. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is much better at 9 out of 10. The other party will understand you even in noisy conditions. But the quality of the voice itself is squeezed and unnatural. When recording on the voice recorder, when you press the Rec button, there is background noise of 5-10% volume. It’s rather strange, I’ve never encountered it before. It sounds as if, somewhere far away, in the next doorway, the neighbor decided to take out the drill again and make a 310th hole in the wall. But this is only when recording sound, when talking on the phone there is no background noise.

Inquiet conditions:

In noisy conditions:

For comparison:

Features

Controls

The controls are touch sensitive and user friendly for 10 out of 10. Instructions with pictures are in the included manual. The only button is on the body:

• Power on and off – 3 sec hold
• Pairing mode – 5 sec hold
• Call voice assistant – 1 press

Right bowl – touchpad:

• Play and pause – 1 tap
• Next track – swipe forward
• Previous track – swipe back
• Transparency mode + pause – 2 taps
• Volume up/down – swipe up/down
• Transparency mode / noise reduction – 2 taps

Right cup – touch panel, call control:

• Accept / end a call – swipe forward / backward
• End call – hold for 2 sec
• Pause call – 2 touches
• Switch from 1st to 2nd call – 2 taps
• Mute microphone – button on the body – 1 tap

Application

The Sennheiser Smart Control app (Android / iOS) is a 9 out of 10. Great has almost everything you need. What was missing was the customization of the controls to suit. Otherwise, it has:

• Headphone charge display.
• Firmware update.
• Connection control and multipoint.
• Equalizer. There are 7 presets available for different genres. You can customize and save your settings on the 5 band equalizer. There are 2 sound modes: bass boost and podcast.
• There is a personalized sound setup for yourself, with passing tests.
• Customize sound zones, up to 20 saved settings for home, gym, office and so on.
• Customize noise reduction and transparency. On/off adaptability. Manual adjustment of noise reduction / transparency. Wind noise reduction. Phone calls mode – Transparency mode during phone calls. Auto pause in all-inclusive hearing mode.
• Other modes. Comfort call – voice improvement during calls. Auto pause. Auto answer calls. Auto power off. Tone messages. Codec display. Factory reset.

Design and comfort

The appearance is a 9 out of 10, excellent, just like the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless. The headphones are available in black and white colors.

Design comfort is an 8 out of 10. The headphones are comfortable, you can spend 2-3 hours without fatigue. However, in the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, the comfort is a 9 out of 10. -1 point, the headphones do not fold, at most you can turn the bowls.

Material quality and durability at 9 out of 10 – on a good level. The headphones are made of matte plastic. Headband made of rubberized material similar to silicone. The ear cushions are made of leather or quality leather. Everything swivels and adjusts smoothly. The only thing is that the headphones on the cups collected small scratches.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless specifications:

What’s in the box?

Bottom line

The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless ($229) is an excellent full-size wireless model in the mid-price segment. Balanced and moderately bassy sound with aptX adaptive™ codec, excellent noise cancellation, easy-to-use controls, a functional app, and a whopping 50 hr battery life.

This model is suitable for all but lovers of low-frequency sound (hip-hop, electronica, etc.). Basic Sennheiser Accentum – I wasn’t as happy with the Sennheiser Accentum Plus. The Sennheiser Accentum Plus and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless versions have much more in common in sound than the Accentum and Plus. I highly recommend adding $50 and buying the Accentum Plus specifically, and if the Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless ($229) go for $199 soon, that’s a great deal. But even now, under $250, of anything better there is only the Sony WH1000XM4 for $250-270. But the Sony’s are significantly bassier than the Sennheiser Accentum Plus.

Write in the comments what you think about the Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless, I’d be interested in talking to you.