LORELEI QC30
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
LORELEI QC30
The Lorelei QC30 Bluetooth headphones are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality and value at around $30. Users highlight deep bass, crisp highs, and effective noise cancellation, with many comparing them favorably to far more expensive brands. Battery life is another standout feature, lasting up to 48 hours of continuous use. Some users note a tight fit for larger heads and minor issues with vocal harshness at high volume, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Deep and punchy bass
- Crisp highs without fatigue
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (up to 48 hours)
Cons
- Tight fit for larger heads
- Vocal harshness at high volume
- Headband ripples in the middle
- Tones instead of voice prompts
- Sound good but not great for some
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
| LORELEI QC30 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | protein | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LORELEI QC30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, 60H Playtime, Built-in Mic, Wireless Over Ear Headsets with Case,Bluetooth 5.4,Deep Bass Comfort Fit Soft-Earpads Fast Charging -White Smoke | 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 | 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 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 4 hours playback | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | 700 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 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
LORELEI QC30
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
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
LORELEI QC30 offers 19.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
