Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
100 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
Poly
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HDB 630
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Sound quality 5
Comfort 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Noise cancellation 4
Touch controls 3
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Artificial leather |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 28 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Poly Blackwire 3225 Stereo USB-C Headset + 3.5mm Plug + USB-C/A Adapter - Stereo - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.40 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noi |
| 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 | 2.2699999809265137 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★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Poly Lens |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
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
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 6300.233score per dollar
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA0.986score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.
