Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
79 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Gaming
Music
Calls
Studio
Budget
Commute
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony WH-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | soft fit leather |
| Headband | Japanese Protein Leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | LDAC |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.