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Series

ACCENTUM5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The release places ACCENTUM True Wireless in the ACCENTUM family next to ACCENTUM Wireless and ACCENTUM Plus Wireless.

Arctis1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact model heading establishes the Arctis family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ATW1, ATW1 R, ATW1 L, ATW1 C, 700262, 700263, 7002641Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: article numbers 700262 (Black), 700263 (White) and 700264 (Blue).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Order names ATW1 Black, ATW1 White and ATW1 Blue with article numbers 700262, 700263 and 700264.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: ATW1, ATW1 R, ATW1 L and ATW1 C.4Regulatory filingcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-true-wireless/safety_instruction/Compliance_Information_ACCENTUM_True_Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026Models ATW1, ATW1 R, ATW1 L and ATW1 C.7Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless.jsRead 16 October 2026US store SKUs 700262 (Black), 700263 (White) and 700264 (Blue).

61706, 61707, 61708, 61709, 61714, 61715, 61716, 61717, 61680, 61681, 61682, 61683, 61710, 61711, 61712, 61713, HS35R, HS35L, HS35TX, HS35C, HS35TXX1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US structured Product data and embedded colour/platform variation list. Retail SKUs 61706-61709 and 61714-61717.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026European structured Product data and embedded variation list.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory hardware models: right HS35R, left HS35L, PS transceiver HS35TX, case HS35C. Retail SKUs retained from each maker colour/platform page.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox manual regulatory section: Xbox transceiver HS35TXX. Shared left/right buds HS35L/HS35R and case HS35C.

GTIN / EAN

4260752331241, 4260752331258, 4260752331265, 810091271148, 810091271155, 8100912711622Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Technical Data table: EAN 4260752331241, 4260752331258 and 4260752331265 and UPC 810091271148, 810091271155 and 810091271162 for Black, White and Blue.

5707119062640, 810164140098, 5707119062664, 810164140104, 5707119062688, 810164140111, 5707119062701, 810164140128, 5707119069304, 810164144386, 5707119069328, 810164144393, 5707119069342, 810164144409, 5707119069366, 810164144416, 5707119057226, 810052987132, 5707119058261, 8100529878731Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Black PS US: EAN 5707119062640, UPC 8101641400982Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox US: EAN 5707119062664, UPC 8101641401043Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062688, UPC 8101641401114Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062701, UPC 810164140128. Listed as not orderable5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069304, UPC 810164144386. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data6Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069328, UPC 810164144393. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069342, UPC 8101641444098Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069366, UPC 8101641444169Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black PS EU: EAN 5707119057226, UPC 81005298713210Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox EU: EAN 5707119058261, UPC 810052987873

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 May 20245Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Maker news dated 6 May 2024 with the Wedemark dateline of 7 May 2024. The dateline date is stored.

26 September 202412Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Dated opening announcement: September 26, 2024. Footer has a conflicting September 20 dateline, opening and preorder date preferred.

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026US store shows the product at 99.95 USD against 219.95 USD and lists Black, White and Blue.7Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless.jsRead 16 October 2026All three SKUs are available on 2026-10-16.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026In stock at the US store

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.995Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026MSRP of 199.99 USD and 279.95 CAD. SoundGuys and T3 print 199.95 USD. The maker figure is stored.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Review lists 199.95 USD.

$159.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: North American original MSRP $159.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€199.96Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ff61fc44-afa0-42f0-934b-a6293529e6bd/-/inline/no/Pressemitteilung_Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20True%20Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026German release of 7 May 2024: 199.90 EUR (209.90 CHF), incl. VAT.

€169.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: EMEA original MSRP €169.99.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, DE, GB, AU5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026United States and Canada MSRP in the release.6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ff61fc44-afa0-42f0-934b-a6293529e6bd/-/inline/no/Pressemitteilung_Sennheiser%20ACCENTUM%20True%20Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026Germany.10Reviewt3.com/reviews/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-reviewRead 16 October 2026Now on sale for 169.99 GBP in the UK and 299 AUD in Australia.

US, EU1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US regional maker product heading.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026German/EU regional maker purchase page. EU priced SKU rows documented in variant verification.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Blue1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Colour selector: Black, White and Blue.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Launch colours black and white. Blue was added later and is on the maker store.7Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless.jsRead 16 October 2026Black, White and Blue.

Black, White, Glorange, Yuzu, Matcha1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact parent product variation attributes Color values Black/White/Glorange/Yuzu/Matcha. Platform-specific purchase rows checked separately.

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Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Store category Gaming In-Ear

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: ear coupling ear canal, true wireless stereo earphones with four ear tip sizes.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wearing style true wireless earphones with ear coupling in the ear canal. The silicone ear tips must seal the ear fully.

In-ear11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Earbud diagrams show a compact body with no stalk.

Stemless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product photos show stemless buds

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026You can also use only the right or only the left earbud.

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	7	1

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: TrueResponse dynamic, 7 mm diameter. One driver per earbud.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source16Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 30 September 2026Key Specs: 6 mm neodymium drivers. Performance paragraph explicitly says a pair of 6 mm drivers. One in each earbud. Neodymium is magnet material, not a transducer-type claim.17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Transducer table and specification paragraph explicitly identify dynamic technology. Existing 6 mm/count 1 from GamesRadar preserved.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: speaker principle dynamic.

Dynamic17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications paragraph expressly states dynamic drivers and Transducer table says Dynamic. Exact original GameBuds, not an inference from neodymium magnet. Public RTINGS comparison table corroborates Dynamic transducer.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min5 HzMax21 kHz1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: speaker frequency range 5 Hz to 21 kHz. Conditions are not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker frequency range 5 Hz to 21 kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: headphone frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

107dB1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW). The manual prints 107 dB at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker sensitivity 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW).

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Sensitivity reference

Per 1 mW1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table gives the reference as 1 mW.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Reference 1 mW.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications print the level as 107 dB at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. The spec sheet says 1 mW, which is stored. The two references are not the same.

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: the Smart Control Plus app has a Sound Personalization feature that assesses your listening preferences. The Sound Check presets come from a listening test.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sound Check in the app guides you step by step to user-defined equalizer presets.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Sound Check feature takes a listening test that determines your preferred sound.

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Onboard EQ

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The sound effects are stored in the earbuds and stay active without the app, for example on another Bluetooth device.

Yes18Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026SteelSeries GG and Sonar section explicitly says profiles applied for both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth are saved to GameBuds and remain when moved to different devices. Engine hardware EQ, not Sonar host-only processing. Reviewed white PlayStation edition. Maker separate gaming/mobile saved presets corroborates.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

51Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: 5-band EQ in the Smart Control app.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 20265-band equalizer and Sound Check in the Smart Control app.

1018Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same section explicitly says 10-band PEQ. Exact PCTuning review independently states EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, PC app required for custom creation. No count borrowed from another Arctis model or Sonar bus.25Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds software paragraph explicitly EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, only in PC app. Independent corroboration of HiFi Oasis 10-band hardware-EQ profile description. Sonar host processing remains distinct.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Flat, Deep Bass19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/best-earbuds-for-the-gym-1237Read 7 October 2026Maker exact GameBuds blog explicitly says I use the Deep Bass preset. Flat is explicitly named by exact maker support article 31369371701389 as Engine EQ setting. Only verified literal preset names listed, not an invented exhaustive 300-name library.20Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/31369371701389-Why-is-the-audio-on-my-Arctis-GameBuds-distortedRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds support article says set Engine EQ to Flat when using Sonar, or set Sonar to Flat when using Engine/mobile EQ. Flat name verified as headset Engine preset, not a noise-control mode.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial, Microsoft Spatial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Supported (incl. Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial). Microsoft Spatial appears only on the Xbox Matcha and Yuzu pages7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Supported (incl. Microsoft Spatial, Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial )

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: active noise cancellation, 4-microphone hybrid.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Active Noise Cancellation Hybrid ANC.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: Hybrid ANC technology.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Hybrid ANC with Transparency modes.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

43Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 2 microphones per earbud for speech and ANC, so four across the pair. Shared microphones count once.

41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026With adaptive noise cancellation the intensity is controlled automatically by the ambient noise. ANC modes in the app: On, Off and Anti Wind.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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311Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026There are three strengths to choose from

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: Transparency Mode.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: Transparency Mode, Yes.

Adjustable transparency

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The intensity of transparency mode is set in the Smart Control app.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026In the app the user can select the amount of transparency.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026A three-stage transparency mode.

Yes14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026App section explicitly lists ANC and Transparency mode levels as adjustable settings. Exact Xbox 61707 sample firmware 1.2.0, app 2.0.0. Not the count of selectable ANC modes.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026ANC mode Anti Wind: light reduction to keep disturbing wind or movement noise to a minimum. It is a selectable mode.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026A special anti-wind ANC mode for outdoor use.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Default sound over-emphasizes bass by a couple of dB against the SoundGuys target and under-emphasizes the mids around 500 Hz and 3 kHz by up to 5 dB. There is a boost of a couple of dB around 13 kHz. With ANC on the bass is more emphasized.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Lab measurement on SoundGuys' test rig against its headphone preference curve, default settings, firmware 5.7.6, Smart Control app 4.8.1. ANC adds bass emphasis. SoundGuys did not measure battery for this model.

Balanced sound signature with slightly elevated bass and de-emphasized treble against the reviewer's target. Well-matched left and right drivers.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black (PS) unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Balanced (-1 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Clear in a quiet room. The microphones struggle to attenuate simulated office, street and wind noise.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026SoundGuys microphone tests with simulated office, street and wind noise.

Speech sounds fairly natural and clear, if a little bright. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise with default settings.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	AAC	8.5
Yes	AAC	5.5

Source9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Practical test with the AAC codec at a high playback volume: 8.5 hours with ANC off and 5.5 hours with ANC on. Tom's Guide measured about 6.5 hours ANC off and 5 hours ANC on at up to 70 percent volume with multipoint, and GSMArena and HiFi Oasis got about 5.5 hours ANC on with aptX. The reviewers use different volumes, so only this one test is stored. The review's total with the case is a calculation, so it is not stored.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

ANC	Hours (h)
No	8.53

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Battery test: 8 h 32 min, PC 2.4 GHz connection, ANC off, medium volume. Tested Xbox model 61707. Single charge of earbuds, no case total.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

55min9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026About 55 minutes to refuel the earbuds when empty. The case took 75 minutes by cable.

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

41Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 2 mics per earbud, beamforming for noise reduction. Page: dual mics on each earbud.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 2 microphones per earbud for speech and ANC, so four across the pair.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

43Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The same two microphones per earbud serve speech and ANC, so four physical microphones in total. No feedback microphone is named.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

DSP3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Beamforming array for the speech and ANC microphones.

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026During a call tap once on either earbud to mute or unmute the microphones.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons let you mute

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026In calls, external noise can be amplified in two intensity levels so you hear your own voice more naturally.

Yes21Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Software paragraph explicitly describes adjustable sidetone so wearer hears their own voice during calls/communications. Both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz settings separately documented. Reviewer observed sidetone interfered with ANC in its sample, firmware not stated. No universal current-firmware incompatibility asserted.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth only. The earbuds have no wired or dongle connection.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Quick Switch between 2.4 GHz gaming wireless and Bluetooth.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3 compliant, class 1, 10 mW max.

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, aptX, LC31Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: SBC, AAC, aptX, LC3.

SBC1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth codec SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, TMAP, PBP1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, TMAP, PBP.

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LE Audio

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth LE and Auracast.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth Classic and LE Audio supported.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The earbuds are certified for Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio. The codec row lists LC3.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth LE Audio capable.

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Auracast

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Footnote: Auracast is available via firmware update only.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Auracast broadcast audio with a function in the Smart Control app.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The earbuds are Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast capable, with use at Auracast venues in the near future.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: number of active connections 2.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Bluetooth multipoint lets you pair to multiple devices simultaneously.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Multipoint connections with two devices simultaneously.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The review says the earbuds pair to two devices simultaneously with multipoint.

No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026The Bluetooth implementation lacks high-quality codecs, fast pairing, and multi-pairing

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

23Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: number of active connections 2. Audio plays from one device at a time.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Multipoint connections with two devices simultaneously.

122Reviewpcgamer.com/best-wireless-gaming-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds section explicitly says can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. Maximum simultaneous Bluetooth source count 1, consistent with existing multipoint false. Pairing-list memory remains unknown.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

63Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The earbuds store the connection profiles of up to six paired Bluetooth devices.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box contents: USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle included.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter included

Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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No13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick-Switch Wireless p 7: modes used independently, triple tap switches between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.

Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Low Latency mode in the app reduces the delay between audio and video further. It works with all Bluetooth codecs and can shorten the range.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The app can activate low-latency mode for games.

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

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Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, Meta Quest1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to the PlayStation list24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Maker exact Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter section explicitly includes Meta Quest for the 2.4 GHz USB-C adapter. Existing platforms preserved. Xbox dongle must use ordinary USB mode for non-Xbox devices.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

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BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Platform	Connection
PS5	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
iOS	2.4 GHz
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Current embedded compatibility table: Switch 2 and USB-C iPhone added alongside Bluetooth phone connections.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gaming Device Setup p 6: common PS/PC/Mac/Switch/Android dongle routes. Xbox connectivity requires the Xbox edition. Phone USB-C routes require compatible USB-C port. newer Switch 2 from current store compatibility.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Added Meta Quest 2.4 GHz row from exact maker adapter compatibility list. Microphone operation is unproved for this row and omitted.27Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds connection paragraph independently lists Meta Quest among devices supported through included 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle. Added Quest playback row only. No Quest microphone operation inferred. Xbox source pairing still requires Xbox edition.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Feature	Needs
Auracast	Firmware update. Broadcasts are chosen in the Sennheiser Smart Control app.
Eco mode	Only with sources that support aptX. The mode turns aptX off and sends SBC or AAC.
Claimed battery life	Manual test: smartphone at 1 m, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume 50 percent, ANC off. The US spec table says iPhone at a mid volume of 85 dB.

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Footnote on Auracast and the spec table test condition.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Eco mode section and Operating time row of the specifications.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Feature	Needs
ChatMix	Windows 10 and above (via GG/Sonar). PlayStation and Mac not supported.
Xbox wireless connection	Arctis GameBuds for Xbox edition with Xbox-compatible 2.4 GHz dongle. PlayStation edition has no Xbox wireless support.
USB-C phone connection	Compatible USB-C iPhone or Android device. Bluetooth also works with compatible phones.

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 202612Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Wireless adapter paragraph: Xbox support requires Xbox edition.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox23Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/12/03/designed-for-xbox-holiday-gift-guide-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Xbox official Designed for Xbox accessories guide, Audio Upgrades section explicitly lists SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. Licence applies only to Xbox edition, not PlayStation edition. Base list is union of known edition licences.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox-edition maker identity corroborates scope for licensing-authority family claim. This is Xbox platform edition only, no PlayStation licence asserted.

Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

55mAh1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: left and right earbud 55 mAh.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Battery type: left and right earbud 55 mAh.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: earbuds 3.7 V, 55 mAh, 0.2 Wh.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ASennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC on	Not available	No	6
ANC off	AAC	Yes	28

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: up to 8 hours with ANC off, 6 hours with ANC on and 28 hours overall with the case. Test condition: iPhone, mid volume level 85 dB. The 28 hours match 8 hours plus 20 hours from the case, so they are stored as an ANC-off total.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Battery lifespan: up to 8 hours ANC off, up to 6 hours ANC on, up to 28 hours overall with the case. Test condition: iPhone, mid volume level 85 dB.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications, Operating time: 8 hours with the earbud battery and 28 hours with the case battery. Test conditions: smartphone at 1 m, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume 50 percent, ANC off.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Embedded Power table: 10 h earbuds per charge, 40 h buds plus case. 2.4 GHz active, Bluetooth connected, ANC off, 100% volume. 90-minute full charging claim does not identify component.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

A full charge of the case and the earbuds together takes about 1.5 hours. Ambient temperatures below 15 C or above 30 C and Qi wireless charging lengthen the time. Charging works between 5 C and 35 C. The case takes 5 V over USB-C. The spec sheet and manual say 500 mA at most and the US page says 1000 mA at most. A battery protection mode charges the earbuds to about 80 percent.1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 1.5 hours for a full charge, with the temperature remark. Power supply 5 V, 1000 mA max, USB-C and Qi.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power supply: 5 V, 500 mA max over USB-C. The US page prints 1000 mA max. Charging temperature 5 to 35 C.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026A full charge cycle of the case and the earbuds takes about 1.5 hours. The battery protection mode charges to about 80 percent. The case input is 5 V, 500 mA max.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: after 10 minutes of charging, 1 hour of music playtime.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Quick charging over USB gives up to 1 hour of playback in about 10 minutes.

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for 3 hours use

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: after 10 minutes of charging, 1 hour of music playtime. Volume and ANC state are not stated.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Up to 1 hour of playback in about 10 minutes.

3h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: 15 min 3 h fast charge.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

400mAh1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: charging case 400-420 mAh. The lower figure is stored. The manual lists 1.48 to 1.56 Wh at 3.7 V.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Battery type: charging case 400-420 mAh.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: charging case 3.7 V, 400-420 mAh, 1.48-1.56 Wh. The lower figure is stored.

700mAh13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Chinese regulatory charging-case table p 25: rated capacity 700 mAh, nominal 3.87 V. Earbud charging input 150 mA is not battery capacity.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: USB charging via USB-C socket at the charging case.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Charge via the included USB-C cable

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: convenient Qi wireless or USB-C charging.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026The case charges by USB cable or on a Qi-compatible wireless charger.5Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/pocketable-powerhouse-this-is-accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Both USB-C and Qi wireless charging are available in the case.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: Qi wireless charging.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Qi-compatible wireless charging station.

Qi1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: touch interface.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Touch control surface on each earbud.

Button1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product description: on-ear physical buttons control volume and mute.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Touch and hold the left surface to lower the volume and the right surface to raise it.

Buttons1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons control volume. FAQ: double tap + hold for volume up and down

Gestures

Right tap once: play or pause, answer a call, Left tap once: transparency mode on or off, Left tap twice: previous track, Right tap twice: next track, Left tap three times: ANC on or off, Right tap three times: voice assistant, Touch and hold left: volume down, Touch and hold right: volume up, Tap twice in a call: end a call or reject an incoming call, Tap once in a call: mute or unmute the microphones3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Operation chapter: tap and hold gestures for volume, transparency, ANC, voice assistant, playback and calls. Controls can be changed in the app.

Single press, Double press, Triple tap, Double tap + hold1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026FAQ wording. Single and double presses can be remapped. Triple tap and double tap + hold cannot

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Page: the customizable touch interface controls playback, calls and voice assistant.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026In the app you can customise control functions, select presets or switch them off. Some basic functions such as phone control cannot be changed.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ accepted answer: functions remappable mobile Arctis Companion/PC GG Engine. Triple tap/double tap hold excluded.

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Triple tap on the right earbud starts the voice assistant of your device, for example Siri or Google Assistant.

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In-ear detection

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Smart Pause: music pauses when you take an earbud out and resumes when you put it back. It can be turned off in the app.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026WearSense auto-pause can be turned off

Sensors

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In-ear detection sensor (WearSense)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play), Yes, WearSense auto-pause can be turned off. No unproved optical/infrared/gyro sensor subtype added.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox Audio table identifies same WearSense in-ear detection sensor, auto-pause can be disabled. No optical/IR subtype inferred.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Sound Check and Sound Personalization are listening preference tests. No medical hearing test is claimed.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-accentum-true-wireless-review-116713Read 16 October 2026Sound Check listening test. It is not a medical hearing test.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026What's in the box: ear tip sets XS, S, M and L.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Four silicone ear tip sizes XS, S, M and L. Size M is fitted on delivery.

Small, Medium, Large1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Comfort section: Small, Medium and Large eartips included.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026The page names ear tips. The manual says silicone.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Silicone ear tips.

Silicone12Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Maker launch Ergonomic Comfort paragraph expressly silicone tips included.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fit Test function in the Smart Control app.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: IP54, splash resistant, earbuds only.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Weather resistance: IP54, earbuds only.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Earbuds splash resistant to IP54. The charging case is not splash proof.

IP551Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026AquaBarrier section: IP55 water, dust and splash resistance.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sennheiser Smart Control1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Sennheiser Smart Control app. The page also names a Smart Control Plus app.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sennheiser Smart Control app.

Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6+) and Android (Android 9+). SteelSeries GG covers Windows and Mac

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Smart Control app for iOS and Android.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product feature list: Arctis Companion App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Free firmware updates through the Smart Control app.

Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026FAQ entry about updating the Xbox version from a PC

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 5.5 g single earbud.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product weight: 5.5 g single earbud.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: earbud approx. 5.5 g each.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product Weight: Buds 5.3 g (each)

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

41g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 41 g charging case. The 52 g total equals the case plus two earbuds, so this is the empty case.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product weight: 41 g charging case.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: charging case approx. 41 g. Both earbuds and case approx. 52 g.

48.7g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box Contents Product Weight explicitly separates Buds 5.3 g (each) from Case 48.7 g. This is the case alone, not buds-plus-case or retail package mass. Xbox table gives same separate case figure.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Fresh Xbox-edition maker serialized Box Contents table independently separates Buds 5.3 g (each), Case 48.7 g. Same case figure as PS5, no case-inclusive mass.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

2A3ULATW14Regulatory filingcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/accentum-true-wireless/safety_instruction/Compliance_Information_ACCENTUM_True_Wireless.pdfRead 16 October 2026Compliance Information: FCC ID 2A3ULATW1 on the earbud models ATW1 R and ATW1 L. The charging case ATW1 C shows no FCC ID.

ZHK-HS35R, ZHK-HS35L, ZHK-HS35TX, ZHK-HS35TXX13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory section p 14: right/left earbuds and PlayStation transceiver FCC IDs.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox transceiver FCC ID ZHK-HS35TXX. PlayStation transceiver ZHK-HS35TX. Each variant explicitly lists its edition-specific FCC IDs.

Other certifications

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Qi (Qi ID: 22505)13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed regulatory page 15 displays Qi logo and Qi ID 22505. Exact Xbox guide gives same identifier. Maker-declared Qi registration, independent WPC database retrieval not verified. No stronger third-party re-verification claim.

In the box

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In the box

Earbud R (ATW1 R) and earbud L (ATW1 L), Charging case (ATW1 C) with built-in battery and wireless charging, USB cable with USB-C and USB-A connector, approx. 0.4 m, Silicone ear tips in sizes XS, S, M (fitted on delivery) and L, Quick guide, Safety guide1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026What's in the box and the manual's delivery list.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Scope of delivery chapter.

Arctis GameBuds, Charging case, USB-C wireless 2.4 GHz dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male dongle adapter, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m), S/M/L ear tips13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5: USB-C-to-C charging cable. Conflicts with maker store A-to-C box table, manual preferred. Xbox edition has same listed cable.

Cables included

ASennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A	0.4	1

Source1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026What's in the box: one USB-C charging cable.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026USB cable with USB-C and USB-A connector, approx. 0.4 m.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.3	1

Source13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5 specify one 0.3 m USB-C-to-C charging cable.

Links

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Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wireless1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026US maker product page.

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Canonical maker product page. The query selects the real PlayStation variant.

Spec sheet

stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)stassen.nl/images/Senn_ACCENTUM%20TW_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Sennheiser English spec sheet, as hosted by a distributor.

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact maker page contains the full Audio, Quick-Switch Wireless, Power and Box Contents specification tables. Public serialized table text read without executing scripts.

Manual

www.bax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdf3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026Dutch manual, version 04/24 A01, hosted by a retailer. It is the maker's manual for ATW1. The English copy was not reachable on the maker's CDN.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdf13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026PlayStation Product Information Guide, exact earbuds and case. Xbox edition guide also read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/accentum-true-wirelessRead 16 October 2026US store: 1-year manufacturer warranty. The EU manual says 24 months.3Owner's manualbax-shop.nl/downloads/products/9000-0131-1764/atw1_manual_nl.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU manual: the maker grants a 24-month warranty. The US store says 1 year and is stored.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.