Sonos Ace
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Sonos Ace
The Sonos Ace headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, strong noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, especially within the Sonos ecosystem. Users love the TV Audio Swap feature and long battery life, but some find them expensive, with limited EQ customization and occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues. Overall, they are seen as premium headphones ideal for movies, travel, and late-night listening, though not the best for bass-heavy music.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Seamless Sonos integration
Cons
- Expensive price
- Limited EQ customization
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Bass lacks punch
- Setup can be 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
| Sonos Ace | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | 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 | world-class | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sonos app | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sonos Ace
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Sonos Ace offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
