Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
vs
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N
Sony
80 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
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | thermo-foaming smooth cushions |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | dual noise sensor |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 10 min. charge for up to 5 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 6300.153score per dollar
vs
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N0.236score per dollar
Sony ULT Wear WHULT900N offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 44 specs.
