Sennheiser HDB 630
Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC
What Buyers Say
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
Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC
The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is highly praised for its excellent build quality, clear audio, and effective noise cancellation, making it ideal for long work calls. Users appreciate the comfort for extended wear and seamless connectivity with multiple devices. However, some note minor issues like occasional audio sync delays, a finicky mic connection, and discomfort after prolonged use. Overall, it's a reliable headset that significantly enhances the call experience despite a few quirks.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Clear audio and good bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for long wear
- Seamless multi-device connectivity
Cons
- Occasional audio sync delay
- Finicky mic connection
- Discomfort after prolonged use
- Cannot charge while in use
- Noise cancellation mutes own voice
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | plush ear cushions |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | Lightweight headband with sling |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 102 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Poly - Voyager Focus 2 UC USB-C Headset (Plantronics) - Bluetooth Dual-Ear (Stereo) Headset with Boom Mic - USB-C PC/Mac Compatible - Active Noise Canceling - Works with Teams (Certified), Zoom & more |
| 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 | Poly - Voyager Focus 2 UC USB-C Headset (Plantronics) - Bluetooth Dual-Ear (Stereo) Headset with Boom Mic - USB-C PC/Mac Compatible - Active Noise Canceling - Works with Teams (Certified), Zoom & more |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | Advanced Digital Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Voice Control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Microsoft Teams |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
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
Poly Voyager Focus 2 UC
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.