Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Bowers & Wilkins
70 Overall Score
Scores
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Studio
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Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Nappa Leather |
| Headband | Japanese Protein Leatherette | aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 33 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, SBC |
| 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 | 4-Microphone Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | B&W Music App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.