Sennheiser HDB 630
Skullcandy Icon ANC
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
Skullcandy Icon ANC
These Skullcandy Icon ANC headphones are praised for their long battery life, comfort, and durability. Users love the lightweight design and clear sound, though some wish the noise cancellation and maximum volume were stronger. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price, especially for travel and daily use.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Lightweight and portable design
- Clear sound quality
- Durable build
Cons
- Noise cancellation could be better
- Maximum volume not loud enough
- Ear pads may cause discomfort after hours
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Skullcandy Icon ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | metal |
| 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★ | 97.5 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True 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 | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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
Skullcandy Icon ANC
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Icon ANC offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
