Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
The Marshall Monitor III headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Users praise the crisp, detailed audio with a wide soundstage and effective noise cancellation, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands. The lightweight design and plush ear cushions make them comfortable for extended wear, though some find them slightly large. A minor con is that the ear cushions can cause sweating in warm conditions, and the auto-pause feature has a slight delay.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (70 hours)
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Ear cushions cause sweating in warm weather
- Auto-pause feature has slight delay
- Slightly large for some head sizes
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
| Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Polyurethane; Foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 46 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 91.69999694824219 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones - Active Noise Cancelling with Microphone | 100+ Hr Playtime | Lightweight, Foldable Design for Travel - Cream | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | 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 | three levels of noise cancellation, low, mid and high | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes gives 12 hours of playtime | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
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 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.