Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless vs Anker soundcore Space One

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ACCENTUM Plus Wireless compared with Space One
SennheiserACCENTUM Plus WirelessAnker soundcoreSpace One
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024August 2023
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size37 mm40 mm
Back–Closed
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, aptX and aptX AdaptiveSBC, AAC and LDAC
Lossless over USB-CYesNo
DriversDynamic transducer, angled; 10 Hz to 22,000 Hz (–10 dB); 106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS); THD < 0.3% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)40 mm customised dynamic drivers
Noise cancelling detailHybrid Adaptive Noise Cancellation; Transparency Mode; ANC and Transparency intensity adjustable in the Smart Control app; wind noise reduction off, auto or maxAdaptive noise cancelling, adjustable noise cancelling and Transparency mode; Easy Chat lowers playback for conversations
Audio featuresSound Personalization, sound modes and a 5-band EQ in the Smart Control app; works as a USB audio interface for a laptop or other class-compliant device over the USB-C cable, for music and callsHearID hearing-based profile, presets and an 8-band equaliser; LDAC on compatible Android devices. SBC, AAC and Bluetooth 5.3 are specified by SoundGuys and Tom's Guide; USB-C does not carry audio (SoundGuys)
Hearing health–Safe Volume monitoring and optional maximum volume limit in the soundcore app (SoundGuys and Tom's Guide)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 50 hoursUp to 40 hours
Battery life detailBuilt-in 700 mAh lithium-ion battery; 50 hours measured with music over Bluetooth and ANC on; full charge in about 3.5 hours (USB-C, 5 V, 700 mA max)Up to 40 hours with ANC or Transparency, or 55 hours in Normal mode; maker testing uses an iPhone at 50% volume. SoundGuys lists the first release month as August 2023
Charging case–USB-C charging; a cloth travel pouch rather than a hard carrying case
Fast chargingAbout 10 minutes for 5 hoursFive minutes of charging provides up to four hours of playback in Normal mode
Design
Weight227 g (better)265 g
Bluetooth5.25.3
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsTouch pad on the right ear cup (tap, swipe); multi-function button for power, voice assistant and pairing; Smart Pause pauses playback when the headphones are taken offPhysical power, playback, volume and NC buttons; optional wearing detection is off by default. Call controls include mute and reject; NC double-press can activate BassUp
MicrophonesFour MEMS speech microphones in a 2x2 beamforming array; adjustable sidetone for callsThree microphones with AI call-noise reduction
Fit and ear tipsAround-the-ear (circumaural), closed-back; folds flat into the zip caseFolding ear cups with 8-degree rotation in either direction and a soft headband; current maker weight is 265 g, while SoundGuys' review table gives 259 g
Water resistance detail–The maker does not describe the headphones as waterproof or sweatproof and publishes no IP rating
Works withSennheiser Smart Control app; two active Bluetooth connections; USB audio with class-compliant devices; 2.5 mm analogue inputTwo-device Bluetooth connection, unavailable while using LDAC; Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or later. AUX disables Bluetooth and uses the classic EQ while powered on; wearing detection does not work over AUX, and the AUX cable has no microphone
ColoursBlack, WhiteJet Black, Sky Blue, Latte Cream and Pink on the current UK maker page
In the boxHeadphones, carry case, USB-C to USB-A cable (approx. 1.2 m), 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), quick guide, safety guideHeadphones, cloth pouch, USB-C charging cable and 3.5 mm AUX cable (SoundGuys)

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