Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
The Beoplay H95 headphones receive praise for their neutral, transparent sound signature with an expansive soundstage, premium build quality, and effective ANC that doesn't color the audio. However, several users note that the headphones are heavy and uncomfortable for extended wear, with a tight fit and a headband that causes pressure points. Volume is also a common concern, with some finding it insufficient, especially on planes. While the sound quality is considered excellent and refined, the comfort issues and high price lead to mixed feelings.
Pros
- Neutral and transparent sound
- Expansive soundstage
- Premium build quality
- Effective ANC without tone distortion
- Comfortable ear pads
Cons
- Heavy and uncomfortable for long wear
- Tight fit and headband pressure points
- Insufficient volume on some tracks
- Mediocre ANC compared to competitors
- Uncomfortable for medium-sized ears
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
| Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | lambskin leather, memory foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | Lambskin leather | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | 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 | adaptive | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 38 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 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 |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | B&O | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP53 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.