Sennheiser HDB 630
Edifier W80
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
Edifier W80
The Edifier W80 headphones receive mostly positive feedback, praised for excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort at a competitive price. Some users note a loose fit that can be problematic during exercise and a slightly low maximum volume. Overall, they are considered a great value, offering near top-tier performance for significantly less money.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
Cons
- Loose fit for some users
- Low maximum volume
- Falls off during exercise
- Footstep thumping sounds like bass
- Low build quality feel
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Edifier W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | memory foam ear pads wrapped in soft, skin-friendly leather |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | LDAC, SBC |
| 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 | Edifier W80 Over Ear Headphones with -49dB Active Noise Cancelling, LDAC Hi-Res Wired & Wireless, AI Clear Call, Fast Charging, Multipoint Connection, Bluetooth V5.4 - Black | Edifier W80 Over Ear Hea |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 15 min for 10 hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | 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
Edifier W80
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.