Apple AirPods Max
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Max
The AirPods Max receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Users praise the rich, detailed audio and the immersive listening experience, though some note the high price and weight as drawbacks. A few reviews mention initial connectivity issues that were resolved with updates, and the smart case is considered more of a sleeve than a protective case.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Comfortable ear cups
- Premium build quality
Cons
- High price
- Heavy weight
- Smart case is just a sleeve
- Initial connectivity issues
- Clamp force with glasses
Sennheiser HDB 630
The Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, delivering a clean, neutral, and detailed audio experience that rivals wired audiophile setups. Users highlight excellent comfort for long sessions, impressive battery life, and useful features like parametric EQ and crossfeed. While the ANC is decent but not class-leading, and the touch controls can be finicky, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a top choice for serious listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent comfort for long sessions
- Impressive battery life
- Useful parametric EQ and crossfeed
- Good build quality
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Plasticky build feel
- Plain aesthetics
- Double-tap ANC/transparency UX issue
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Space Gray | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Lightning | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Apple H1 chip | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.