Beats Studio3
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Beats Studio3
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Beats headphones, praising their sound quality, integration with iPhones, and overall value. Many mention them as a repeat purchase, indicating strong satisfaction. The only minor note is that noise reduction is adequate but not best-in-class, though this doesn't detract from the overall experience.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Great value for money
- Seamless iPhone integration
- Durable and long-lasting
- Fast shipping and service
Cons
- Noise reduction not best-in-class
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
Scores
Specifications
| Beats Studio3 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Noise Cancellation, wireless | 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 | adaptive | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 22 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Beats app | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio3
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
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
Pricing
Beats Studio3
Sennheiser HDB 630
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.
