Sennheiser HDB 630
Sony MDR-ZX110NC
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
Sony MDR-ZX110NC
These Sony noise-cancelling headphones are praised for their great value at a low price, effectively blocking background noise in offices and on planes. However, some users report that the noise cancellation is finicky and requires precise positioning, and a few complain about poor sound quality or missing features like a microphone. Overall, most buyers find them comfortable and durable for the cost.
Pros
- Great value for low price
- Effective noise cancellation when positioned correctly
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
- Durable ear pads over years
Cons
- Noise cancellation finicky without precise positioning
- Sound quality described as tinny by some
- Feels flimsy in build
- Missing microphone despite description
- Requires AAA battery for noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony MDR-ZX110NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 220 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Sony MDR-ZX110NC Extra Bass Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Neodymium Magnets & 30mm Drivers, Black (Renewed) |
| 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 | 1.2200000286102295 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 80 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
Sony MDR-ZX110NC
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
