Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio
These headphones are praised for their excellent sound quality, realistic audio reproduction, and versatility with both wired and Bluetooth connections. Users highlight long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and good passive noise isolation. However, the build quality is mostly plastic and not high-end, and there is no active noise cancellation. Overall, they are considered a great value for those who prefer natural sound over artificial bass boosting.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Realistic audio reproduction
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Good passive noise isolation
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No active noise cancellation
- Not high-end materials
- No multipoint pairing (unanswered Q&A)
- No ear cup flip for conversation
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
| Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 42 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 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 | — | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | A-T Connect | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica M50XBT Studio
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
