HP Blackwire 3315
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
HP Blackwire 3315
The Poly Blackwire 3315 is a monaural, on-ear headset with an omni-directional noise-canceling microphone. It offers both USB Type C and 3.5mm connectivity and is certified for Microsoft Teams. Users appreciate its plug-and-play compatibility with USB devices.
Pros
- Plug-and-play USB compatibility
- Certified for Microsoft Teams
- Omni-directional noise-canceling microphone
- USB Type C and 3.5mm connectivity
Cons
- Limited user feedback available
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
| HP Blackwire 3315 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Artificial leather | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | plush, padded headband | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly Blackwire 3315 Monaural USB-C Headset +3.5mm Plug +USB-C/A Adapter - Mono - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Monaural - Ear-cup - 7 ft Cable - Omni-directional Microphon | 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 | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 2.1500000953674316 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 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 | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Microsoft Teams | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Poly Lens | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
HP Blackwire 3315
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
HP Blackwire 3315
Sennheiser HDB 630
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 42 specs.
