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Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC vs Sennheiser Accentum Open

What ATH-SQ1TW2NC does better (5) and where Accentum Open wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1Score
5 advantages≈ $65
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Sennheiser Accentum Open
Sennheiser · 2025Accentum Open
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
7.2Noise control & calls5.2
4.5Battery4.4
9.1Build & features3.6

Why is ATH-SQ1TW2NC better than Accentum Open?

  1. Battery life7.5 h vs 6 h+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 8.7 g2.2×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 15,000 Hz+33%
  5. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 25 Hz+25%

Why is Accentum Open better than ATH-SQ1TW2NC?

  1. Charging time2.5 h vs 1 h2.5×
  2. Driver size5.8 mm vs 11 mm+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz25 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz15,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB109 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7.5 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—28 h
Charging time2.5 h1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g8.7 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Colours—Cream, Black, Blush
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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