Earfun Wave Pro X vs Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Over-Ear

Earfun Wave Pro X

85Outstanding

$130

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Over-Ear

Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

79Great

$130

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Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Earfun Wave Pro X
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

HearWiki score

Sound

8.3

7.6

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

9.5

Calls

7.7

6.5

Value

9.6

9.0

Price (USD)

$130

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Earfun Wave Pro X brings Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.2, Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX Adaptive and LE Audio (LC3), while the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless answers with ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
ACCENTUM Plus Wireless2024

What differsWave Pro XACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.2
Top codec: aptX Lossless; aptX Adaptive
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
ANC type: Hybrid; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wear detection: No; Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Wave Pro XACCENTUM Plus Wireless

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $130; $130
HearWiki score: 85; 79
Released: 2026; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 37 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 37 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 10 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance: -; 95 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 106 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 6.0; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Battery life: 90 h; 50 h
Battery life (ANC on): 50 h; -
Full charge time: 120 min; 210 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Weight: 259 g; 227 g
Water resistance: -; none
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Connector: -; 2.5 mm balanced
Microphones: 8; 2
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of Earfun Wave Pro X vs Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
Spec	Earfun Wave Pro X	Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$130	$130
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	79 / 100 Great
Released	2026	2024
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	37 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	37 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	10 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance	-	95 Ω
Sensitivity	-	106 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.0	5.2
Codecs	SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Battery
Battery life	90 h	50 h
Battery life (ANC on)	50 h	-
Full charge time	120 min	210 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Design
Weight	259 g	227 g
Water resistance	-	none
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Connector	-	2.5 mm balanced
Calls
Microphones	8	2
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	-

What reviewers said

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless

Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless

The Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless are over-ear headphones that combine effective adaptive noise cancellation with a remarkably long 50-hour battery life. They offer a balanced feature set including aptX Adaptive support, touch controls, and a comfortable design, making them a solid mid-range choice, though their sound signature isn't the most thrilling in the class. Overall, they are a well-rounded package that delivers strong value for the price.

Pro:Excellent 50-hour battery life
Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Very comfortable for long listening sessions

Con:Sound quality lacks excitement compared to top rivals
Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
Con:No water resistance rating

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