Edifier W830NB
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Edifier W830NB
These Edifier W830NB headphones earn high praise for their superb noise cancellation, long battery life, and comfort at a budget-friendly price. While call quality is weak and the bass could be deeper, they deliver clear sound, solid build, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity. Overall, they are considered an excellent value for under $100, ideal for travel, office, and daily use.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for long wear
- Clear sound quality
- Strong build and durability
Cons
- Weak microphone quality
- Bass could be deeper
- Ear cups can feel warm
- Equalizer app has limited bands
- Slightly tight fit out of box
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
Scores
Specifications
| Edifier W830NB | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | metal | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 40 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 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 | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 94 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 10 hours playback | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ✔ | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | EDlFlER ConneX App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Edifier W830NB
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.