Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
Beyerdynamic
62 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
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | velour |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | Alcantara microfibres |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | STELLAR.45 |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 96 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Its natural treble boost and impressive transparency deliver an exceptionally clear and spacious soundstage – perfect for mixing, critical listening, and editing. Airy detailed, unrivalled. |
| 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 | Spatial Audio |
| 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 | 3 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 | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 6300.204score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X0.269score per dollar
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
