Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
100 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune 680NC
JBL
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HDB 630
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Sound quality 5
Comfort 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Noise cancellation 4
Touch controls 3
JBL Tune 680NC
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | JBL Tune 680NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 93 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | 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 | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 76 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 5min=5hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | 690 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Information Not Available |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
JBL Tune 680NC
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 6300.159score per dollar
vs
JBL Tune 680NC0.565score per dollar
JBL Tune 680NC offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
