Sennheiser HDB 630
Creative Zen Hybrid EF1140
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
Creative Zen Hybrid EF1140
The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 headphones deliver impressive sound quality with punchy bass and clear mids and highs, along with effective active noise cancellation and exceptional battery life. Users praise the comfort and sturdy build, noting they are a fantastic value for the price. Minor drawbacks include a mediocre mobile app, lack of a carrying case, and some discomfort from ANC pressure over long periods. Overall, these are highly recommended as one of the best budget-friendly options available.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable and sturdy build
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre mobile app
- No carrying case included
- ANC pressure causes discomfort over time
- Ear cups can get hot and sweaty
- Does not charge while in use
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Creative Zen Hybrid EF1140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | memory foam |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 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 | Creative Zen Hybrid 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Up to 67 Hours (ANC Off), Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode (Cream) |
| 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 | Creative Zen Hybrid 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Up to 67 Hours (ANC Off), Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode (Cream) | Creative Zen Hybrid 2 Wireless Over-Ear | Creative | Cream | Over |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 49 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 5★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | — |
| 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
Creative Zen Hybrid EF1140
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Creative Zen Hybrid EF1140 offers 6.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
