Apple AirPods Max
Apple
70 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
88 Overall Score
Scores
Music
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Budget
Commute
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | knit-mesh | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max, Space Gray | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio | 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 | industry-leading | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 9★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Apple | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max0.128score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HDB 6300.180score per dollar
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.
