Sennheiser HDB 630

Sennheiser HDB 630

Sennheiser
100 Overall Score
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

Audio-Technica
41 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

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

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Scores

Music
Sennheiser
93
Audio-Technica
52
Work
Sennheiser
90
Audio-Technica
29
Studio
Sennheiser
90
Audio-Technica
60
Gaming
Sennheiser
89
Audio-Technica
37
Budget
Sennheiser
78
Audio-Technica
44
Commute
Sennheiser
77
Audio-Technica
37
Calls
Sennheiser
68
Audio-Technica
20

Specifications

Sennheiser HDB 630Audio-Technica ATH-M50X
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.31 kg0.28 kg★
Ear Cushionsynthetic leatherettecushioned headband and earpads
HeadbandJapanese leatherette—
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size42 mm45 mm★
Drivers11
Freq Min6 Hz★15 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★28 kHz
Impedance480 Ω38 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB★99 dB
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsaptX HD, aptX Adaptive—
SurroundSennheiser 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 Typehybrid adaptive—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓★✗
Bluetooth5.2★—
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP—
Multipoint✓★—
Wired ConnectorUSB-C3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓✓
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m3 m
Battery
Battery Life60 hrs★—
Charge Time2 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min for 7 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-C★—
Capacity700 mAh★—
Microphone
Microphone✓★✗
Mic Count4★—
NC Mic✓★—
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice Assistantvoice assistant—
Touch Controls✓★—
AppSennheiser 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

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X

  • Strong sound (79th percentile)
  • Strong build (76th percentile)
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X is $255 cheaper (2.5x less).

Verdict

★ Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630

Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.

Sennheiser HDB 630 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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