Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
HAYLOU S40
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | HAYLOU S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | protein leather |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic Driver |
| Driver Size | 37 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 95 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 97 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, Up to 50HR Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, Black | S | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 90 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control | Haylou Sound |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong battery (83th percentile)83th %ile
HAYLOU S40
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
HAYLOU S40 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.