Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 8225
Poly
42 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Gaming
Work
Studio
Commute
Budget
Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Poly Blackwire 8225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | artificial leather |
| Headband | Japanese Protein Leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 84 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 | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 2.190000057220459 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | Poly Lens |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Poly Blackwire 8225
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 6300.183score per dollar
vs
Poly Blackwire 82250.265score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 8225 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
