Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5SA
Sony
25 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Gaming
Work
Studio
Commute
Budget
Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5SA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese Protein Leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 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 | — |
| 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 | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | — |
| 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 WH-1000XM5SA
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.