Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
98 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
SteelSeries
50 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | AirWeave memory foam |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | stretchy band |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 10 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 93 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset Hi-Fi Drivers 360° Spatial Audio Comfort Design Durable Ultra Lightweight Noise-Cancelling Mic PC, PS5/PS4, Switch, Xbox - White |
| 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 | 3D Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | Noise-Cancelling Mic |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 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★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Bi-Directional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | None |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | Sonar Software |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| RGB | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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 (5th percentile)5th %ile
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 43 specs.