Sennheiser HDB 630
Shure SRH440-E
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
Shure SRH440-E
The Shure SRH440 headphones are praised for their neutral, balanced sound and excellent isolation, making them ideal for studio monitoring and music production. However, comfort is a significant drawback, with many users finding the ear pads shallow and the headband pressure uncomfortable for long sessions. The removable cable and durable build are appreciated, but the headphones require an amplifier to perform at their best and lack bass impact for casual listeners.
Pros
- Neutral and balanced sound
- Excellent noise isolation
- Removable locking cable
- Solid and durable build
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Uncomfortable for long sessions
- Shallow ear pads
- Tight headband pressure
- Requires amplifier for best sound
- Lacks bass impact
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Shure SRH440-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 44 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Shure SRH440 Professional Studio Headphones, Enhanced Frequency Response and Extended Range for Home and Studio Recording, with Detachable Coiled Cable, Carrying Bag and 1/4" Adapter (SRH440) |
| 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 | 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 connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Shure SRH440-E
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong sound (77th percentile)
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Shure SRH440-E offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
