Skullcandy Icon 180
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Skullcandy Icon 180
Users generally appreciate the sound quality and value for the price of these Skullcandy wired earbuds, with many calling them a solid budget choice for calls, gaming, or gym use. However, a significant number of reviews report durability issues, with earbuds breaking or losing audio in one ear within weeks or months. The microphone feedback and short cord are also common complaints, though the overall sentiment is mixed between satisfied long-term users and those who experienced early failure.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Good for calls and gaming
- Built-in microphone
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Durability issues (breaks within weeks)
- Microphone feedback problems
- Short cord length
- Inconsistent quality control
- Poor bass for music
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
| Skullcandy Icon 180 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft on-ear cushions | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | adjustable headband | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 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 | — | 5.2★ |
| 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
Skullcandy Icon 180
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %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 battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Skullcandy Icon 180 offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 41 specs.
