Sennheiser HDB 630
Beats Studio Pro
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
Beats Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and battery life, with many users praising their comfort and style. However, a significant number of reviews report issues with ear pressure, static or crackling in one ear, and occasional build quality concerns. Some users also note that the ANC is not as strong as expected and that the headphones can be uncomfortable during extended wear.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Stylish design
Cons
- Ear pressure discomfort
- Static or crackling in one ear
- Build quality issues
- Weak ANC compared to expectations
- Uncomfortable for long wear
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Beats Studio Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | UltraPlush engineered leather |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | Metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | Android Only |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Beats Studio Pro
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Beats Studio Pro offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
