Over-Ear
Sennheiser HDB 630
85Outstanding
$450
Full review dataSennheiser HDB 630 vs Shure Srh840a: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HDB 630 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HDB 630 - Outstanding overall at around $450.
Over-Ear
Shure Srh840a
71Good
$170
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HDB 630 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Sennheiser HDB 630
- Shure Srh840a
HearWiki score
85
71
Sound
9.4
8.0
Noise cancelling
8.2
-
Battery
9.7
-
Calls
8.5
-
Value
8.4
7.5
Price (USD)
$450
$170
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Sennheiser HDB 630 (2025) against Shure Srh840a (2022). The Sennheiser HDB 630 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.
- HDB 63020253 yr newer
- Srh840a2022
What differsHDB 630Srh840a
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
HDB 630Srh840a
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $450
- $170
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 71
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 42 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 42 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 40 kHz
- 5 Hz - 25 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 480 Ω
- 40 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 60 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 60 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 7 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 311 g
- 273 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 4
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HDB 630
The Sennheiser HDB 630 is a premium wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes audio fidelity above all else, pairing a detailed, balanced sound with strong adaptive noise cancellation. It offers an extensive feature set, including multi-device pairing, a transparent mode, and support for high-resolution aptX codecs via its included USB dongle. While its sound quality is a clear standout, its high impedance and specific tuning may not suit every listener, and its premium price reflects its niche focus on audiophiles who want wireless convenience without sacrificing performance.
- Pro:Excellent, balanced sound with a musical midrange
- Pro:Strong adaptive noise cancellation with transparency mode
- Pro:Long 60-hour battery life and quick charge support
- Con:High 480-ohm impedance may require more power than typical phones
- Con:Noticeable sonic quirks in certain frequency ranges
- Con:Premium price tag for a niche audience
Shure Srh840a
This wired over-ear headphone offers a balanced, monitoring-focused sound with a slight bass lift and a subtle upper-mid dip, making it a reliable choice for studio tracking and casual listening. It features a lower impedance for easier use with various devices, a detachable cable, and a foldable design for portability, all wrapped in a practical, professional-looking build. Overall, it's a solid, no-frills performer that improves on its predecessor with better efficiency and usability.
- Pro:Clear, flat midrange ideal for monitoring
- Pro:Lower impedance works well with portable gear
- Pro:Detachable cable and foldable design add convenience
- Con:Slight bass emphasis may not suit purists
- Con:Upper midrange dip can affect vocal presence
- Con:No wireless or noise-canceling features
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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