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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 50 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

7.9

User score

Excellent
8.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.0

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

8.0%

5.9

Connectivity

6.0%

8.1

Battery

4.0%

8.6

Calls & Controls

Excellent
7.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

7.3

Popularity

User score:
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  • 7.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

  • 8.7
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

    18.0%

    5.1

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 5.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.1

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    8.3

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE is an over-ear headphone featuring 37mm dynamic drivers that deliver a wide frequency range of 10 Hz to 22 kHz and a sensitivity of 106 dB. It is characterized by its Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with Transparency Mode, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity supporting high-quality aptX HD, AAC, and SBC codecs, and an impressive 50-hour battery life that includes a quick-charge feature providing 5 hours of playback in just 10 minutes. Key pros include its lightweight 222g ergonomic design, dual-microphone beamforming for clear calls, and the inclusion of the BTD 600 Bluetooth dongle for high-fidelity PC/Mac audio. Common cons noted are the lack of a hard carrying case, a non-foldable frame that only sits flat, and ANC performance that may struggle with high-frequency ambient sounds compared to more premium flagship models.

Technical Specifications of Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

9.0

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

8.0%

5.9

Connectivity

6.0%

8.1

Battery

4.0%

8.6

Calls & Controls

8.1
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a technical score of 8.12 points, which is higher than that of 95.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

7.3

Popularity

User score:
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7.9
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a user score of 7.9 points, which is lower than that of 63% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
7.3
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a popularity of 7.3 points, which is higher than 63.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

8.6
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.6 points, which is higher than 94.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

37 mm
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE uses a driver size of 37 mm, smaller driver size than 72.7% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

10 Hz
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.3% of headphones and equal to 12.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has 2 microphones, more microphones than 78.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.2
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE uses Bluetooth version 5.2, newer Bluetooth version than 85.6% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

100 m
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers a Bluetooth range of 100 m, higher Bluetooth range than 97.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

180 ms
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has audio latency of 180 ms, higher audio latency than 64.4% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

50 hours
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers battery life of 50 hours, higher battery life than 71.5% of headphones and equal to 5.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

50 hours
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers battery life with ANC of 50 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 79.7% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3 hours
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

800 mAh
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 74.7% of headphones and equal to 7.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Sennheiser
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

222 g
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE weighs 222 g, heavier than 51.9% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

4.9
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a clamp force of 4.9, higher clamp force than 59.5% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
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Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.50 hours vs 30 hours
  • Clear call microphone
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • On-device controls
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 20 hours longer ANC battery life
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 20 hours longer battery life
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher battery life than the average headphone (50 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 33.3% higher battery capacity
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (800 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (100 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • Clear call microphone
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 1 more microphones
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Sidetone support
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 7 newer release date
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE was released more recently than the average headphone (2,024 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

Total
Overall
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • No travel bag
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 3 mm smaller driver size
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has smaller driver size than the average headphone (37 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 52.5 ms higher audio latency
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (180 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 3 mm smaller driver size
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has smaller driver size than the average headphone (37 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has smaller driver size than the average headphone (37 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.37 mm vs 40 mm
  • 52.5 ms higher audio latency
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (180 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (180 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.180 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • No travel bag
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.4.9 vs 4.3
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
    What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.40 mm vs 43 mm
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE is more expensive than the average headphone (£150 vs £90).
    Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE is more expensive than the average headphone (£150 vs £90).£150 vs £90
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE?

  • Impressive 50-hour battery life with fast charging capabilities (5 hours play from 10 mins charge).
  • High-quality, balanced 'Sennheiser Signature Sound' with rich bass and detailed highs.
  • Excellent value for money, including a BTD 600 Bluetooth dongle for low-latency PC/Mac use.
  • Lightweight and ergonomic design that remains comfortable for long listening sessions.
  • Effective hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) for reducing low-frequency environmental noise.
  • Multi-point connectivity allows for seamless switching between two Bluetooth devices.
  • Comprehensive customisation options via the Sennheiser Smart Control app, including a 5-band EQ.

What customers dislike about Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE?

  • Does not include a protective carrying case or pouch in the box.
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and plastic-heavy compared to premium models.
  • ANC performance struggles with high-frequency sounds like chatter or white noise.
  • Design is not fully foldable, only folding flat, which limits overall portability.
  • Strong initial clamping force may be uncomfortable for users with larger heads.
  • Lacks a 3.5mm analogue jack for traditional wired listening (supports USB-C audio only).
  • Microphone quality can sound thin or natural in noisy environments.

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livemint.com
09/06/2025
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SEGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. review: Best in class sound quality for money, but ANC falls short

Product Overview and Strengths The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless SE is a budget-friendly pair of over-ear headphones retailing at ₹12,990 that delivers exceptional value for music lovers. Built with a lightweight, 227-gram polycarbonate chassis, it features a comfortable design with soft faux-leather earcups and a rubber headband. The audio performance is highly impressive, utilizing...Read more

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es.root-nation.com
24/03/2024
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Headphones Review (Including Technical Details for the SE Series)

The Sennheiser Accentum WirelessGo is identified by Root-Nation as a mid-range, feature-rich alternative to the Momentum 4, offering 50-hour battery life, hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), and aptX/aptX HD codecs. Key advantages highlighted include high-quality sound, reliable Multipoint connection for dual devices, and a comfortable design for daily use. However, limitations...Read more

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hardware.info
10/12/2023
Sennheiser Accentum: German-Swiss Precision Noise-Canceling Headphones

The Sennheiser Accentum wireless over-ear headphone delivers a highly precise and serious sound profile, carrying a wide soundstage with sufficient power for heavier music styles. This analytical sound signature lacks the frivolous energy and heavy bass emphasis commonly found in competing models from JBL or Sony, making it an ideal fit specifically for users who prefer exact,...Read more

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test-aankoop.be
21/04/2026
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless test and review

The Sennheiser Accentum Wireless is an over-ear, non-true-wireless headphone weighing 221 grams that offers active noise cancelling (ANC) alongside a Transparency mode for environmental awareness. Designed with Bluetooth 5.2, it features Bluetooth multipoint technology allowing users to connect to two devices simultaneously, such as a laptop and a smartphone, without dropping either...Read more

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androidplanet.nl
25/01/2024
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless review: great sound at a competitive price

The Sennheiser Accentum Wireless is a mid-tier wireless over-ear headphone that offers strong value for its price, dropping significantly from its original €179 launch MSRP to around €89. Structurally, it features a sturdy, minimalist matte design that resists the creaks often found in cheaper competitors like the Sony WH-CH720N. The audio quality stands out as a major strength,...Read more

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