Sennheiser HDB 630
Bose QuietComfort
What Buyers Say
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
Bose QuietComfort
The Bose QuietComfort headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation, lightweight comfort, and clear sound quality. Users highlight the long battery life, reliable Bluetooth connectivity across devices, and durable build after extended use. A few note the lack of an option to fully disable noise cancellation and minor color discrepancies, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Lightweight and comfortable for long wear
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Long battery life (15+ hours)
- Reliable Bluetooth multi-device connectivity
Cons
- No option to fully disable noise cancellation
- Can get sweaty during exercise
- Color may differ slightly from online images
- Warranty registration issues reported
- High price without sale
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bose QuietComfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 127.80000305175781 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Bose QuietComfort Headphones Bundle with Fast Charger - Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones with Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours Playtime (Twilight Blue) |
| 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 | Bose QuietComfort Headphones Bundle with Fast Charger - Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones with Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours Playtime (Twilight Blue) | Bose Quie |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | Quiet and Aware Modes |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.100000023841858 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of additional play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Spotify Tap |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Bose QuietComfort
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.