Sony MDR-MV1 MDRMV1
Sony
57 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony MDR-MV1 MDRMV1 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | suede | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | Aluminum Alloy | Japanese Protein Leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 6 Hz |
| Freq Max | 80 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Sony MDR-MV1 Open Back Reference Monitor Headphones | Sony MDR-MV1 Open Back Reference Monitor | Sony | Black | 24 Ohms | Over Ear | Over Ear | Sony | Black | 24 Ohms | Over Ear | Over Ear | STUDIO MO | 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 |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 2.5 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-MV1 MDRMV1
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sony MDR-MV1 MDRMV10.103score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HDB 6300.134score per dollar
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
