Jabra S450-XT
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Jabra S450-XT
The BlueParrott S450-XT headset receives mixed feedback. Users appreciate its comfort, good connectivity, and value for the price, but note issues with duplex call quality, narrow ear cups, and noise cancellation that is more isolation than active. It works well for general office use and is compatible with Microsoft Teams and Zoom, though some find it less intuitive to connect and experience occasional static.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good connectivity
- Good value for price
- Compatible with Microsoft Teams
- Compatible with Zoom
Cons
- Duplex call quality issues
- Narrow ear cups
- Noise cancellation is isolation only
- Less intuitive to connect
- Occasional static or fallout
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
| Jabra S450-XT | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 36 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 123 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | aptX | 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 | 4.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP 1.6, HSP 1.2 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 91 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | micro-USB | 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
Jabra S450-XT
- Strong mic (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 43 specs.