Sony WH1000XM5B
Sony
46 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Gaming
Work
Studio
Commute
Budget
Calls
Specifications
| Sony WH1000XM5B | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone/Foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese Protein Leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 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 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | industry-leading | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH1000XM5B
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.