AirPods Max 2 vs Accentum Plus Comparison
Compare AirPods Max 2 vs Accentum Plus side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
AirPods Max 2
The AirPods Max 2 are Apple's current over-ear headphones. They use an Apple-designed dynamic driver, an H2 chip in each ear cup, and nine microphones: eight for noise cancelling and three for voice, with two shared.
- Best For
- iPhone and Mac users
- Style
- Over-ear
- Weight
- 386.2 g
- ANC
- Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio
- Mics
- 9
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 20 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, USB-C audio
Accentum Plus
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless sits below the Momentum 4. It has hybrid adaptive ANC, 37 mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive.
- Best For
- Android users
- Style
- Over-ear (around-the-ear)
- Weight
- 227 g
- ANC
- Hybrid adaptive ANC
- Mics
- 2
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 50 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Why AirPods Max 2 Beats Accentum Plus (and Vice Versa)
Why AirPods Max 2 beats Accentum Plus
- Better voice & mic clarity: 6.3 vs 5.5 out of 10
- Microphones: 9 vs 2
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 vs 5.2
Why Accentum Plus beats AirPods Max 2
- Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.8 vs 7.2 out of 10
- Better battery & charging: 9.2 vs 7.0 out of 10
- Weight: 227 g vs 386.2 g
- Talk Time: 50 h vs 20 h
- Music Time: 50 h vs 20 h
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | iPhone and Mac users | Android users |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear | Over-ear (around-the-ear) |
Design & Build
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 386.2 g | 227 g Better |
| Materials | Anodized aluminum ear cups, stainless steel frame, knit mesh canopy | — |
| Ear Cushions | Memory foam with mesh textile | — |
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange | Black, White |
| Headband | Knit mesh canopy, telescoping stainless steel arms | — |
| Ear Cup Rotation | Each cup rotates independently | — |
| Dimensions | — | 165 x 195 x 48 mm (folded flat) |
Audio
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | — | 37 mm |
| Frequency Response | — | 10 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Driver Type | Apple-designed dynamic driver | Dynamic |
| Impedance | — | 560 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS) |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Custom EQ | Adaptive EQ | — |
| Wired Listening | Yes (USB-C lossless and ultra-low-latency audio) | Yes (aux cable included) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
Noise Cancelling
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio | Hybrid adaptive ANC |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness) | — |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes (Adaptive Audio) | Yes |
Microphone
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | 9 Better | 2 |
| Microphone Setup | 6 outward-facing (ANC), 2 inward-facing; Voice Isolation | 2 MEMS mics, beamforming |
| Call Noise Reduction | Voice Isolation | Beamforming |
| Boom Mic | No | No |
| Mic Frequency Response | — | 50 Hz - 8 kHz |
| Mic Pickup Pattern | — | Beamforming |
Battery & Charging
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 20 h | 50 h Better |
| Charging Time | — | 3.5 h |
| Fast Charging | Yes (5 min = about 1.5 h) | Yes (10 min = 5 h) |
| Music Time | 20 h | 50 h Better |
| Charging Port | USB-C (lossless and ultra-low-latency audio) | USB-C |
| Battery Capacity | — | 800 mAh |
Connectivity
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm aux |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 Better | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| USB Audio | Yes | — |
Controls & App
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Digital Crown, listening mode button | — |
| Management Software | — | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Wear Detection | Optical and position sensors | — |
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
In the Box
| AirPods Max 2 | Accentum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable | Headphones, USB-C cable, carry case, auxiliary cable, quick guide |
| Carry Case | Yes (Smart Case) | Yes (carry case) |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Accentum Plus, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
- Choose AirPods Max 2 for iPhone and Mac users.
- Choose Accentum Plus for android users.
Pros and Cons
AirPods Max 2
PROS
- Nine microphones with Voice Isolation
- Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness
- Lossless, low-latency audio over USB-C
- Five colours, Smart Case included
CONS
- Heaviest in this group at 386.2 g
- Shortest battery here at 20 h
Accentum Plus
PROS
- Up to 50 h with ANC
- Hybrid adaptive ANC
- aptX Adaptive support
- Light at 227 g, folds flat
CONS
- Only 2 microphones
- No LDAC
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Quick Verdict
- AirPods Max 2 7.1Leads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range
- Accentum Plus 7.9Best overallLeads in Comfort & Ergonomics, Battery & Charging