Sennheiser HDB 630
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
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
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
The Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones are widely praised for their comfort, open-ear design, and situational awareness, making them a favorite for runners and active users. Many appreciate the clear sound and long battery life, though some report issues with volume, Bluetooth interference, and durability. A few users experienced connection problems or physical discomfort, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Open-ear design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound clarity
- Long battery life
- Situational awareness
Cons
- Volume not loud enough
- Bluetooth interference beeping
- Durability issues
- Connection drops
- Noise cancellation false
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Shokz OpenRun Pro S810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Silicona |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | Titanium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | bone conduction |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 9 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | 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★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | TRUE |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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
Shokz OpenRun Pro S810
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.