A+ Scholars CH01
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
A+ Scholars CH01
Most buyers are thrilled with these kids' headphones, praising the clear sound, safe volume, and the handy sharing splitter that lets two children listen together. The adjustable, foldable design and tangle-free cord make them ideal for school and travel. However, one verified review reports severe crackling, especially in the pink pair, calling them unusable. Overall, the majority find them durable, comfortable, and excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Safe volume for kids
- Sharing splitter included
- Adjustable and foldable design
- Tangle-free cord
Cons
- Crackling sound in some units
- Pink pair reported as unusable
- Packaging may be discarded making returns difficult
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
| A+ Scholars CH01 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | — | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | 2 Pack Kids Headphones with Sharing Splitter, Stereo Sound Over-Ear Wired Headphones for Kids, Comfortable Fit, Foldable,Tangle-Free 3.5mm Jack Heaphones for School Tablet/Laptop/Computer | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | 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 | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
A+ Scholars CH01
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 21 of 41 specs.