Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Review

Design & Build Quality

Shell

Design-wise, the Sennheiser Accentum falls right in-line with the Momentum 4.

It’s still a Sennheiser to the core with that same seamless cups, comfy earpads, and ubiquitously nice headband, but with lesser ambitions than the previous generation. Gone are the metallic arms, replaced by plastic telescopic arms, which may be easier to handle, but also seem easier to break. Same for the dual bridge headband, previously covered with leather, which is now made of a single band with soft TPU on the inner side and smooth plastic on the outer side.

Think Momentum 4, minus the Kvadrat fabric and led rows – which is a very nice thing considering the MRSP. A streamlined design that’s both minimalistic and classy, but if you already own the previous generation, this new one might be seen as a downgrade – all materials stepped down in terms of perceived quality. Although, when compared to the HD4.50BT, the new Accentum thankfully feels like an upgrade, both in design, and fabrication. 

And, as we’ll see onwards, this new is easier to handle, or on the head, which makes for a great experience once wear. 

Build quality

Simply put, in terms of perceived quality, the Accentum gives the same feeling as the Momentum 4.

A headband that feels nice to the touch, with its super smooth surface, arms that slides with ease and disappear inside the same band, and cups made of the same plastic than the Momentum. They do not seem to get grazed as easily as its bigger brother did, but at the same time I didn’t use that one outside very often.

The pads are well upholstered, with a soft sensation under the hand, and the same goes for the lower part of the headband, making for a surprisingly comfortable experience overhead. Quite honestly, for the price, it’s hard to be picky, especially now that Sennheiser found its footing and fine-tuned the original formula.

Sure, compared to my Apple AirPods Max, the Sennheiser clearly feels subpar and cannot match the exquisite build found on the Cupertino’s headset, but to be completely fair, the Max also cost four times the price of the Accentum…

Comfort

When it comes to comfort, the Accentum unequivocally reigns supreme. It is, by a significant margin, the most comfortable Bluetooth headphone I have ever had the pleasure of owning.

Once again, Sennheiser chose the right level of clamping, and the medium pressure applied by the swivel makes sure that the headphone stays where you want, with no excess force applied. Same goes for the plushy ear pads, paired with the memory foam and lightweight build, makes for a formidable experience. 

I used the Accentum for hours, and so far, they are one of the most comfortable headphones I ever had the chance to use. It never felt warm on my ears, I couldn’t feel the headband on my head, and even after a few weeks of use, I’m still amazed to see how “ethereal” the headphone was on my head.

Even compared to my Meze 99 Classics, or Apple AirPods Max, the Sennheiser gave me a better experience, and for that alone… It deserves my complete praise.

Inside the box

Sennheiser is quite parsimonious with the Accentum – which is unsurprising regarding its price.

Inside the box you have :

• the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless
• one USB-A to USB-C cable

And… that’s all. And if I do understand the lack of jack-jack cable – the Accentum doesn’t offer this kind of input – the lack of an holster or any kind of cover makes me more annoyed.

Let’s see how it behaves on a daily basis now.

The review continues on Page three, after the click HERE or by using the jump below.

Page 1: About the brand

Page 2: Design, Build Quality, Comfort, Box

Page 3: Every day use & Battery life

Page 4: Specifications

Page 5: Sound performance