Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HDB 630
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Sound quality 5
Comfort 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Noise cancellation 4
Touch controls 3
Sony WH-1000XM5
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony WH-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | soft fit leather |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 102 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | LDAC |
| 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 | Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over-Ear Style - Optimized for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - Silver International Version | Sony WH-10 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | Sony Headphones Connect |
| 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
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 630
No current pricing available
Sony WH-1000XM5
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 42 specs.
