Sennheiser HDB 630
Philips SHP9500/00
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
Philips SHP9500/00
The Philips SHP9500 open-back headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering audiophile-level sound quality at a budget price. Reviewers highlight the clear, detailed mids and treble, impressive soundstage, and outstanding comfort for long listening sessions. While the bass is tight and accurate, it may be insufficient for bassheads, and the open-back design causes significant sound leakage, making them unsuitable for public use. Build quality is decent for the price, though some note the plastic construction feels less premium.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Clear and detailed mids and treble
- Impressive soundstage
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Significant sound leakage
- Weak bass for bassheads
- Plastic build feels cheap
- No carrying pouch included
- Weak clamp force for active use
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Philips SHP9500/00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | breathable ear cushion |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 12 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 101 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★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.5 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Philips SHP9500/00
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 630
No current pricing available
Philips SHP9500/00
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
