Sennheiser HDB 630
Sonitum PC01
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
Sonitum PC01
The Sonitum headset is widely praised for its comfort, clear sound, and effective noise cancellation at an affordable price. Many users find it perfect for work-from-home setups and school use, with a lightweight design that allows for long wear. However, some reviewers note that the ear cups are small, the microphone can be too far from the mouth, and there is no on-headset volume control. Durability concerns were raised by a few, with one unit failing after 2.5 years.
Pros
- Comfortable for long wear
- Clear sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Affordable price
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Small ear cups
- Microphone too far from mouth
- No on-headset volume control
- Durability concerns over time
- Flimsy build feel
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sonitum PC01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | cushioned ear pads |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | adjustable headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Sonitum Headset with Microphone - Noise Canceling Computer Headset for Office, Meetings, Chat- Comfortable Over-Ear PC Headphones with Rotating Mic- 3.5 Jack for Universal Connectivity (1 Pack) |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 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 | 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
Sonitum PC01
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.