Apple V200
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
Apple V200
These over-ear headphones are praised for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and comfort, especially for use with iPhones via the included Lightning cable. Many users appreciate the versatility of having both Lightning and 3.5mm/1/4-inch connections. However, a recurring issue is that the Lightning connector can be loose, causing audio flickering, and some find the fit too tight or the build quality less sturdy. Overall, they offer great value for the price, with sound that rivals more expensive brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong bass response
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Versatile Lightning and 3.5mm/1/4-inch connections
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Loose Lightning connector
- Tight fit for some users
- Build quality could be sturdier
- Cable fit not snug enough
- Heavier than some alternatives
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
| Apple V200 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | padded ear cushions | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | — | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 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 | Lightning | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2200000286102295 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | Lightning | 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
Apple V200
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %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
Apple V200 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
