Sennheiser HDB 630
FiiO FT1
What Buyers Say
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
FiiO FT1
The FiiO FT1 closed-back headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering a warm, bassy sound with clean mids and smooth treble that rivals far more expensive models. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid build quality, and generous accessories including two cables and a carrying case. Minor complaints include microphonic cables, a headband that may cause discomfort on smaller heads, and some sound leakage if not perfectly sealed. Overall, these are considered one of the best budget audiophile headphones available.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Warm, bassy sound with clean mids
- Comfortable fit
- Solid build quality
- Generous accessories (two cables, case)
Cons
- Microphonic cables
- Uncomfortable headband for small heads
- Sound leakage without perfect seal
- Treble can be slightly harsh
- Wood cup popping noises
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | FiiO FT1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Fabric |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | suede fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 60 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | FiiO FT1 Closed-Back Over-Ear Nanowood Fiber Composite Diaphragm Wired Hi-Fi Headphones, Detachable Cable, American Black Walnut Wood Ear Cups for Home, Studio, Recording (Beech) |
| 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 | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.5 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 | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
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
FiiO FT1
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
FiiO FT1 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 42 specs.
