Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
The SIMGOT EP5 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build quality, especially considering their affordable price. Users highlight the clear highs and mids, punchy bass, and the ability to perform well without an amplifier. While some note the lack of a microphone and a missing spatial audio adapter as drawbacks, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending them as a great value for gaming and music.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Great value for money
- Clear highs and mids
- Punchy bass
Cons
- No microphone included
- Missing spatial audio adapter
- No ear cup swivel
- Not neutral tuning out of box
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
| Linsoul SIMGOT EP5 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leather | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | stainless steel and ABS | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 42 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Linsoul SIMGOT EP5 Over-Ear Headphones, 50mm Ultra-Magnetic Drivers, Innovative Closed-Back HiFi Monitor, Dual 3.5mm TRS Detachable Cable, Lightweight Gaming Wired Headset for PC/Mobile | 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 | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 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
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- 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
Linsoul SIMGOT EP5 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
