Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless / Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless: ACCENTUM Plus Wireless around-ear wireless headphones; black (700176) and white (700177). The cheaper ACCENTUM Wireless and the higher-end MOMENTUM 4 are separate models.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C); 2023 version. The 2022 Lightning-case version has the same earbuds but a different case; AirPods Pro 3 is a separate model.

Specification	Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless	Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
Release year	2024	2023
Type	Headband, around-the-ear (circum-aural) wireless headphones; fold flat Sennheiser promises a light, ergonomic fit with a soft silicone inner headband and cushioned earcups; folded flat it measures about 16.5 × 19.5 × 4.8 cm. Sennheiser	—
Driver	37 mm dynamic; 10 Hz–22 kHz; 106 dB SPL; THD below 0.3% Sennheiser says the driver is mounted at an angle. Impedance is 560 ohms in active mode and 95 ohms in passive (wired, powered off) mode. Sennheiser	—
Noise cancelling	Hybrid adaptive ANC; Transparency mode; automatic anti-wind mode Hybrid ANC measures noise with microphones both outside and inside the earcup; the adaptive version changes the cancellation strength automatically with ambient noise. Transparency mode lets outside sound in with a touch. Sennheiser	—
Bluetooth and codecs	Bluetooth 5.2, class 1; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP aptX Adaptive is a Qualcomm codec that adjusts bitrate to link quality on compatible devices. Sennheiser	—
Battery	800 mAh lithium-ion; up to 50 hours with ANC on; full charge about 3.5 hours; 5 hours from 10 minutes Sennheiser measured the 50 hours with an iPhone at medium volume; charging is via USB-C at 5 V, up to 700 mA. Sennheiser	—
Controls and sensors	Touchpad on the right earcup; dedicated pairing button; Smart Pause when removed Tap plays or pauses, sliding up and down sets volume, and swiping sideways skips tracks or answers calls. Sennheiser	—
Microphones	Two MEMS microphones with beamforming for noise reduction; 50 Hz–8 kHz Sennheiser	—
App	Sennheiser Smart Control (iOS and Android); 5-band equaliser, presets, Sound Personalization Sound Personalization adjusts the sound to the user with a listening test developed with the Fraunhofer Institute. Sennheiser	—
In the box	Headphones, USB-C charging cable, carry case, auxiliary (3.5 mm) audio cable, quick guide Sennheiser	—
Weight	227 g Sennheiser	—
Chip	—	Apple H2 in the earbuds; Apple U1 in the case The U1 chip lets Find My show the direction and distance of the case precisely. Apple
Sound and noise control	—	Custom high-excursion Apple driver and amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation Adaptive Audio blends ANC and Transparency based on surrounding noise; Conversation Awareness lowers the music when you start speaking. Apple
Spatial audio and EQ	—	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; vent system for pressure equalisation Apple
Hearing health	—	Hearing Test; Loud Sound Reduction The Hearing Test runs with a compatible iPhone; availability depends on country and software version. Apple
Microphones and sensors	—	Dual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone; skin-detect sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; touch control Apple
Controls	—	Press once: play/pause, calls; twice: skip forward; three times: skip back; press and hold: switch modes; swipe: volume Apple
Battery life	—	Up to 6 hours per charge with ANC (5.5 hours with Spatial Audio); up to 30 hours total with the case; about 1 hour from 5 minutes of charging Apple
Case charging	—	MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB-C The case has a speaker for Find My and a lanyard loop. Apple
Durability	—	Earbuds and case rated IP54 for dust, sweat and water IP54 protects against splashes and sweat but not immersion, and resistance can decrease over time. Apple
Connectivity	—	Bluetooth 5.3 With non-Apple devices they work as basic Bluetooth earbuds; most settings need an Apple device. Apple
Size and weight	—	Earbud 30.9 × 21.8 × 24.0 mm, 5.3 g; case 45.2 × 60.6 × 21.7 mm, 50.8 g Apple
Ear tips	—	Silicone; XS, S, M, L Apple