Poly Voyager 218479-02
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Poly Voyager 218479-02
Users generally praise the headset for its comfort, sound quality, and battery life, especially for long work calls and integration with Microsoft Teams. However, several verified reviews mention discomfort after extended wear, with some reporting ear pain or heat buildup. A few users experienced reliability issues after a few months, such as the microphone failing to transmit audio.
Pros
- Comfortable for long calls
- Good sound quality
- Excellent battery life
- Seamless Microsoft Teams integration
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Ear discomfort after extended wear
- Ears get hot after 2 hours
- Microphone foam not included
- Reliability issues after a few months
- Microphone positioning requires adjustment
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
| Poly Voyager 218479-02 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam ear cushions | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | padded headband | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Poly - Voyager 4320 UC Wireless Headset + Charge Stand (Plantronics) - Headphones w/Mic - Connect to PC/Mac via USB-C Bluetooth Adapter, Cell Phone via Bluetooth-Works w/Teams (Certified), Zoom&More | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Poly - Voyager 4320 UC Wireless Headset + Charge Stand (Plantronics) - Headphones w/Mic - Connect to PC/Mac via USB-C Bluetooth Adapter, Cell Phone via Bluetooth-Works w/Teams (Certified), Zoom&More | | 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 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 | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Microsoft Teams | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Poly Voyager 218479-02
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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
Poly Voyager 218479-02 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
