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Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
Get the Sennheiser Accentum Plus for travel: 50 hours with noise cancelling on, a zip case, a 3.5 mm cable and aptX Adaptive, from $229.95 at launch.
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Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get the Sennheiser Accentum Plus for travel: 50 hours with noise cancelling on, a zip case, a 3.5 mm cable and aptX Adaptive, from $229.95 at launch. It folds flat, weighs 227 g and switches between Bluetooth devices with multipoint. Over the plain Accentum, it adds Adaptive noise cancelling, Sound Personalization and the case; skip it for aptX Lossless or a swappable battery, which are Momentum 5 features.
Who it is for
- Frequent flyers. The Accentum Plus folds flat, comes with a zip case, and its 3.5 mm cable plugs into in-flight and other headphone outputs.
- Android listeners with aptX Adaptive phones. The Accentum Plus supports it, along with SBC, AAC and aptX.
- Accentum Wireless owners who want more. The Plus adds Adaptive noise cancelling, Sound Personalization in Smart Control and a travel case.
- Long-haul listeners who don't want to pay for a Momentum 5. Sennheiser rates the Accentum Plus for up to 50 hours of music with noise cancelling on.
Who should skip it
- Listeners who want aptX Lossless, a battery they can replace or an 8-microphone noise-cancelling system. Sennheiser saves those for the Momentum 5.
- Gym-goers. The Accentum Plus carries no IP rating.
What sets it apart
- Up to 50 hours of music with noise cancelling on, in Sennheiser's iPhone test at medium volume; 10 minutes of charging gives up to 5 hours.
- Hybrid Adaptive noise cancelling, with Sound Personalization in the Smart Control app.
- Codec support runs to aptX Adaptive, alongside SBC, AAC and aptX.
- Folds flat, with a zip storage case and a 3.5 mm audio cable in the box.
- Multipoint that switches the active connection between Bluetooth devices.
Caveats
- Sennheiser describes multipoint switching but doesn't say how many devices stay connected.
- A full charge takes about 3.5 hours, so the 10-minute top-up is the one to rely on before a trip.
Key specs
In the same order on every headphones page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear (around-the-ear) headband headphones | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Drivers | 37 mm dynamic driver, angled for a wider soundstage, Sennheiser says | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications; Sennheiser newsroom |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz to 22 kHz | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Impedance | 560 ohms active; 95 ohms passive | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB SPL (1 kHz, 0 dBFS); THD under 0.3% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL) | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Noise cancelling | Hybrid Adaptive noise cancelling | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Ambient sound | Transparency, controlled in the Smart Control app | Sennheiser US product page |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive; mSBC and CVSD also listed | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specificationsFor aptX Lossless, Sennheiser's model is the Momentum 5. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2, class 1, 10 mW maximum | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Multipoint | Yes; switches the active connection from one Bluetooth device to another. Sennheiser doesn't say whether 2 can be active at once or how many are saved | Sennheiser newsroom (CES, 8 January 2024; launch, 20 February 2024); Sennheiser US specifications |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours of music over Bluetooth with noise cancelling on (tested on an iPhone at medium volume) | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Charging | USB-C, 5 V, 700 mA maximum; about 3.5 hours to full; 10 minutes ≈ up to 5 hours | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Wired listening | 3.5 mm audio cable included, for in-flight and other headphone outputs; 95 ohms passive | Sennheiser newsroom; Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Weight | 227 g (0.227 kg) | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Folding and case | Folds flat, to about 16.5 × 19.5 × 4.8 (no unit given); protective zip storage case included | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications; Sennheiser newsroom |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control: Sound Personalization, Adaptive noise cancelling, firmware updates | Sennheiser US product page; Sennheiser newsroom |
| Microphones and calls | 2 MEMS microphones with beamforming for noise reduction | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Voice assistant | Through your phone's assistant; no built-in assistant listed | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Colors | Black and White (models 700176 and 700177) | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications; Sennheiser newsroom |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth 5.2 (class 1) devices; aptX Adaptive needs a source that supports it; multipoint switches the active connection between Bluetooth devices | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications; Sennheiser newsroom |
| US launch price | $229.95 at launch; $249.95 on Sennheiser's US store as of 19 September 2026 | Sennheiser newsroom; Sennheiser US store |
| Price band | Midrange over-ear ($200–$250) | Based on the $229.95 launch price and $249.95 current list price |
| Announced | Launched 20 February 2024, after a CES debut on 8 January 2024 | Sennheiser newsroom |
| Availability | At select retailers and sennheiser-hearing.com from 20 February 2024; still current as of 19 September 2026, at $249.95 on Sennheiser's US store | Sennheiser newsroom; Sennheiser US store |
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery cell | Built-in 800 mAh lithium-ion, sealed; unlike the Momentum 5's, it can't be swapped | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus specifications |
| Sound Personalization | Sound Personalization mode in Smart Control | Sennheiser newsroom |
| In the box | Accentum Plus Wireless; zip storage case; USB-C charging cable; 3.5 mm audio cable | Sennheiser newsroom |
What the Plus adds
Next to the plain Accentum Wireless, the Accentum Plus adds Adaptive noise cancelling, Sound Personalization in the Smart Control app and a travel case, and its codec list includes aptX Adaptive. If you fly often, the zip case and the 3.5 mm cable are the practical reasons to pay more.
Battery and charging
| Mode | Accentum Plus |
|---|---|
| Music, noise cancelling on | Up to 50 hours |
| Quick charge | 10 minutes for up to 5 hours |
| Full charge | About 3.5 hours |
| Charging input | USB-C, 5 V, 700 mA maximum |
That 50-hour figure comes from Sennheiser’s own test, with noise cancelling on and an iPhone at medium volume. The 800 mAh battery is built in.
Codecs, multipoint and wired listening
Over Bluetooth 5.2 (class 1), the Accentum Plus supports SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive, with mSBC and CVSD also listed; to use aptX Adaptive, your phone has to support it too. Multipoint switches the active connection from one Bluetooth device to another.
Plugged in with the 3.5 mm cable, the headphones run passively at 95 ohms; Sennheiser rates them at 560 ohms active.
Noise cancelling, sound and calls
Hybrid Adaptive noise cancelling and Sound Personalization both live in the Smart Control app, which also delivers firmware updates. Sennheiser angled the 37 mm drivers for a wider soundstage, and for calls, two MEMS microphones use beamforming to cut background noise.
Weight and colors
Sennheiser lists the Accentum Plus at 227 g (0.227 kg), and it comes in Black or White (models 700176 and 700177).
Price
Sennheiser launched the Accentum Plus on 20 February 2024 at $229.95, through select retailers and sennheiser-hearing.com, and its US store listed it at $249.95 on 19 September 2026. It costs more now than at launch, so watch for a sale before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon — Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless — accessed 2026-09-20
- Sennheiser US — ACCENTUM Plus Wireless product page and specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sennheiser newsroom — Layover Lifesaver: the all-new ACCENTUM Plus — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Accentum Plus weigh?
227 g (0.227 kg), according to Sennheiser. If you've seen 277 g in a review, that doesn't match Sennheiser's figure.
Does the Accentum Plus work with an iPhone?
Yes. It supports AAC alongside SBC, aptX and aptX Adaptive, and Sennheiser ran its 50-hour battery test on an iPhone.
When did the Accentum Plus come out?
Sennheiser showed it at CES on 8 January 2024 and put it on sale on 20 February 2024, at $229.95.
Can I hear my surroundings without taking it off?
Yes. Transparency is built in, and you switch it in the Smart Control app.
Official product page: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless. Tech specs: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless specs.