Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
69 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bang & Olufsen 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | — |
| Headband | Japanese Protein Leatherette | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 7 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 1.25 m |
| Range | — | 12.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 47 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | Bang & Olufsen App |
| 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
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 6300.183score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen 9800.081score per dollar
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.
