HAYLOU S30 Pro
Sennheiser HDB 630
What Buyers Say
HAYLOU S30 Pro
The Haylou S30 headphones are widely praised for their excellent value for money, with users highlighting the impressive 80-hour battery life, comfortable design, and decent sound quality with good bass. While the noise cancellation is not top-tier, it is considered adequate for the price, and the build quality feels premium. Some users note that they may wobble on the head and are not ideal for gym use, but overall, they are a highly recommended budget option.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive 80-hour battery life
- Comfortable and sturdy design
- Decent sound quality with good bass
- Good noise cancellation for the price
Cons
- Noise cancellation not top-tier
- Wobbles on the head
- Not ideal for gym use
- Sound quality not mind-blowing
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
| HAYLOU S30 Pro | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | adjustable 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 | LDAC | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA | 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 | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant support implied by app controls | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | HAYLOU SOUND | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
HAYLOU S30 Pro
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
HAYLOU S30 Pro offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
