JBL JBLLIVE670NCBLKAM
JBL
82 Overall Score
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Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
JBL JBLLIVE670NCBLKAM
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Sennheiser HDB 630
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Sound quality 5
Comfort 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Noise cancellation 4
Touch controls 3
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Specifications
| JBL JBLLIVE670NCBLKAM | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | fabric | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | fabric | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 95 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 | adaptive | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.20000000298023224 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 65 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5min=4hrs | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | 700 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL JBLLIVE670NCBLKAM
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
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
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
JBL JBLLIVE670NCBLKAM1.027score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HDB 6300.184score per dollar
JBL JBLLIVE670NCBLKAM offers 5.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.
