Sennheiser HDB 630
Jabra Evolve2 65
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
Jabra Evolve2 65
The Jabra Evolve2 65 headset receives mixed to negative feedback from users. While some appreciate its sound quality, battery life, and microphone clarity for calls, many criticize its high price, uncomfortable fit for long wear, and unreliable Bluetooth pairing, especially with Macs. Durability issues like a broken earpiece after six months and difficulty finding the USB dongle are also common complaints.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Good battery life
- Clear microphone for calls
- Small and lightweight
- Seamless Bluetooth with MacBook Air
Cons
- High price for quality
- Uncomfortable for long wear
- Unreliable Bluetooth pairing with Mac
- Left earpiece broke after 6 months
- USB dongle hard to find in packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Jabra Evolve2 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | memory foam |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | Ergonomic Cushioned Headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 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 | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 15-minute charge giving you up to 8 hours of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Mitel, Avaya |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Android & iOS |
| 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
Jabra Evolve2 65
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.