Sennheiser HDB 630
JBL Tour One M2
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
JBL Tour One M2
The JBL Tour One M2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, impressive sound quality, and comfortable design. Users frequently compare them favorably to more expensive brands like Bose and Sony, noting great value for the price. However, some users report durability concerns with the rotating parts and plastic finish, and a few find the touch controls overly sensitive or the maximum volume insufficient for very loud listening.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable for long use
- Good value for money
- Effective ANC for travel
Cons
- Durability issues with rotating parts
- Plastic finish peeling
- Touch controls too sensitive
- Maximum volume not loud enough
- Accidental button presses
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | JBL Tour One M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Leather |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) |
| 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 | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) | JBL T |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | True Adaptive |
| 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★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | JBL Headphones |
| 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
JBL Tour One M2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.