Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
The ATH-AD700X headphones receive mixed feedback. Many praise their exceptional comfort, sound quality, and superb performance for hearing footsteps in online shooters, with some calling them a 'cheat code'. However, significant complaints include a left ear that stopped working within two weeks, a non-detachable cable despite photos showing otherwise, and poor performance for bass-heavy music like hip hop. Overall, they are highly recommended for competitive gaming but not for general music or durability.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Great for hearing footsteps in shooters
- Excellent sound quality
- Competitive gaming advantage
Cons
- Left ear fails within weeks
- Non-detachable cable despite photos
- Poor for bass-heavy music
- No microphone included
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
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | raised-fabric | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 mm★ | 42 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 6 Hz |
| Freq Max | 30 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Headphones, Black | 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 | 3 m | 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 | 5★ | 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
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Pricing
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
