Beats Solo 4 vs Sennheiser Accentum Plus
The Verdict
Both headphones deliver impressive 50-hour battery life and USB-C charging, making them solid long-term companions. Beats Solo 4 excels with its on-ear design, lighter weight (217g), and seamless Apple ecosystem integration via Find My, plus lossless audio capability via wired connection. Sennheiser Accentum Plus counters with hybrid adaptive ANC, over-ear comfort for extended sessions, superior aptX Adaptive codec support for higher-quality wireless audio, and multipoint Bluetooth for connecting two devices simultaneously. The Sennheiser's quick-charge yields 6 hours versus Beats' 5 hours. Sound signature differs meaningfully: Beats prioritizes clean, punchy delivery while Sennheiser offers customizable tuning through its Smart Control app. For Apple users prioritizing portability and lossless quality, Beats Solo 4 is preferable. Android users or those needing ANC and multipoint connectivity should choose the Accentum Plus, which justifies its $30 premium through added features and over-ear design for comfort.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Beats Solo 4 if…
- →50-hour battery life is the longest in any Beats product
- →Works equally well with both iOS and Android — no ecosystem lock-in
- →Lossless audio via USB-C is a first for Beats on-ear headphones
Buy the Sennheiser Accentum Plus if…
- →50-hour battery with ANC on is among the best available
- →aptX Adaptive delivers near-lossless wireless quality
- →Sennheiser sound tuning is more balanced and neutral than Sony or Beats
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Beats Solo 4
Pros
- 50-hour battery life is the longest in any Beats product
- Works equally well with both iOS and Android — no ecosystem lock-in
- Lossless audio via USB-C is a first for Beats on-ear headphones
- Lighter and more comfortable than Solo 3 at 217 g
- Spatial Audio with head tracking for immersive music
Cons
- No active noise cancellation — odd for $199 in 2024
- On-ear design causes pressure fatigue after extended wear
- AAC/SBC only via Bluetooth — no LDAC or aptX
- Sound leans bass-heavy, which won't suit all genres
Sennheiser Accentum Plus
Pros
- 50-hour battery with ANC on is among the best available
- aptX Adaptive delivers near-lossless wireless quality
- Sennheiser sound tuning is more balanced and neutral than Sony or Beats
- Lightweight at 224 g with a comfortable fit
- Strong ANC that adapts to ambient noise levels
Cons
- No LDAC codec — Android hi-res is via aptX Adaptive only
- ANC is good but not quite at Sony XM5 or Bose QC Ultra level
- $229 is a competitive price point with strong competition
- Touch controls occasionally misregister gestures
Full Specifications
| Spec | Beats Solo 4 | Sennheiser Accentum Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | on-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 217 g | 224 g |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 50 hrs | 50 hrs (ANC on) |
| Charging | USB-C, 10-min Fast Fuel for 5 hrs | USB-C, 10-min quick charge for 6 hrs |
| Drivers | 40 mm transducer with custom acoustic platform | 37 mm transducer |
| Features | Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking, Lossless audio via USB-C or 3.5mm cable, Apple and Android Find My support, One-touch pairing with both iOS and Android, Class 1 Bluetooth for extended range, Up to 50 hours of battery life | Hybrid Adaptive ANC, aptX Adaptive hi-res codec, Multipoint Bluetooth, Sennheiser Smart Control app with EQ, Foldable design for travel, 50-hour battery with quick charge |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired option | ||
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Water Resistance | None | None |
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