Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Wireless Multi Gaming Headset for PC,PS5
SteelSeries
42 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Wireless Multi Gaming Headset for PC,PS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese Protein Leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 101 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 | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | Sonar |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Wireless Multi Gaming Headset for PC,PS5
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.