Sennheiser HDB 630
Bose A30 857641-3120
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
Bose A30 857641-3120
The Bose A30 aviation headset receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users consistently praise its exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound clarity, noting it is a worthwhile long-term investment despite the high price. Many compare it favorably to the A20 and other headsets, highlighting seamless Bluetooth integration and durable build quality.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superior comfort and fit
- Crystal clear sound quality
- Seamless Bluetooth integration
- Durable build quality
Cons
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bose A30 857641-3120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 150 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Bose A30 Bluetooth Aviation Headset - Lightweight Comfortable Design, Adjustable ANR and Noise Cancelling Microphone, [Dual Plug] – Black |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 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 | 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
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
Bose A30 857641-3120
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
