Nothing Headphone (1)
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1)
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
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
| Nothing Headphone (1) | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | Soft-Touch Rubberized Pad | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | 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 | adaptive hybrid | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1)
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Headphone (1) offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 43 specs.
