Sennheiser HDB 630
JBL Quantum 360X
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
JBL Quantum 360X
The JBL Quantum 360X wireless gaming headset receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its comfort, sound quality, and versatile connectivity. Users praise its lightweight design, long battery life, and seamless switching between Bluetooth and the wireless dongle for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation. A few minor criticisms include slightly flimsy build, mediocre microphone quality for recording, and one report of a missing USB dongle. Overall, it is highly recommended for casual gaming and work-from-home use.
Pros
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Great sound quality with clear bass
- Long battery life (20+ hours)
- Seamless Bluetooth and dongle switching
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Slightly flimsy build quality
- Mediocre microphone for recording
- One report of missing USB dongle
- A bit heavy for some users
- Sound lacked a little for one reviewer
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | JBL Quantum 360X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | breathable fabric with memory foam |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | lightweight headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Consol Over-Ear Gaming Headset for Xbox with Detachable Boom mic, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Memory Foam Comfort, Compatible with Windows Sonic Surround Sound (Black) |
| 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 | JBL Quantum 360X - Wireless Consol Over-Ear Gaming Headset for Xbox with Detachable Boom mic, Up to 22-Hour Battery Life, Memory Foam Comfort, Compatible with Windows Sonic Surround Sound (Black) | JB |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | Five minutes gets you an extra hour of playback time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | JBL QuantumENGINE PC Suite |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
JBL Quantum 360X
- Strong comfort (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.