Belkin SoundForm Isolate
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Belkin SoundForm Isolate
The Belkin SoundForm Isolate headphones generally receive positive feedback for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and battery life, with many users finding them comfortable and a good value. However, some users report that the fit can be too tight, causing discomfort over time, and there are occasional complaints about low volume, creaking noises, and static in the noise cancellation. Overall, they are seen as a solid choice for the price, especially for travel or daily use.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Good value for money
Cons
- Tight fit causing discomfort
- Creaking noises when moving
- Low maximum volume
- Static in noise cancellation
- Button volume controls
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
Scores
Specifications
| Belkin SoundForm Isolate | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | CloudCushion | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | adjustable headband | 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 | — | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Isolate Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones, Black | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Belkin SoundForm Isolate Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime, Fast Charging & CloudCushion Ear Cups for Travel, Home, or Office - Black | 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 | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging yields 6hrs of playtime | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Belkin SoundForm Isolate
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
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
Pricing
Belkin SoundForm Isolate offers 7.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
