RØDE NTH-100M
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
RØDE NTH-100M
The RODE NTH-100M headphones receive generally positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and build. Users appreciate the clear microphone and noise isolation, making them suitable for podcasting, editing, and conferencing. However, some report durability issues like broken headbands or wire shorts, and the fit can be tight or cause discomfort after long use. A few users experienced allergic reactions to the ear cushion material or found the microphone less effective for professional setups.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Clear microphone
- Good noise isolation
- Sturdy build quality
Cons
- Heavy weight causes ear pain
- Tight fit initially
- Durability issues (broken headband, wire short)
- Microphone not working for some
- Allergic reaction to ear cushion material
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
| RØDE NTH-100M | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Alcantara, memory foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | Alcantara | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 6 Hz |
| Freq Max | 35 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | RØDE NTH-100M Professional Over-ear Headset for Media, Broadcast, Podcasting, Content Creation, Streaming, Working From Home,Black | 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 | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 2.4000000953674316 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | — | 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 | — | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
RØDE NTH-100M
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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
Pricing
RØDE NTH-100M
Sennheiser HDB 630
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.
