Sennheiser HDB 630
JBL Live 770NC
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
JBL Live 770NC
The JBL Live 770NC headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit. Users highlight the long battery life, durable build with metal components, and the useful companion app that allows for personalized sound profiles. A few criticisms include the lack of a carrying case, slightly low maximum volume for some, and occasional resetting with sudden movements, but overall these are highly recommended for their value and performance.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Long battery life
- Durable build with metal parts
Cons
- No carrying case included
- Slightly low maximum volume for some
- Occasional reset with sudden movements
- Can get warm after long wear
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| 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 | JBL Live 770NC - Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient, Up to 65 Hours of Battery Life, Comfort-fit Fabric Headband & Carrying Pouch (Black) | JBL Live 77 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | JBL Headphones |
| 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
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
JBL Live 770NC offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 43 specs.
