Sennheiser
HDB 630
Bluetooth: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Battery life: 60hrs
Wired listening: Yes, 3.5mm and USB-C
Finishes: x 1 (black)
Weight: 311g
Sennheiser's flagship HDB 630 have laid down a marker for detail and sonic insight at this level. They're not the most striking cans to look at, but their sonic prowess easily makes them a class-leading proposition.
Pros
- Outstanding sound with class-leading detail
- Bundled USB-C dongle offers hi-res aptX Adaptive quality for a wider range of products
- 60-hour battery life and ANC quality outstrip their B&W rivals
- Comfortable and well made
Cons
- Wired listening requires battery life
- Don't feel or look as luxurious as the Px7 S3
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Px7 S3
Bluetooth: (SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, Aptx Lossless, aptX HD)
Battery life: 30 hours (ANC on)
Wired listening: Yes, 3.5mm and USB-C
Finishes: x 3 (Anthracite Black, Indigo Blue, Canvas White)
Weight: 300g
B&W's classy cans are a seamless blend of style and substance, serving up a full-bodied sonic character with a handsome array of features, all wrapped up in a very attractive over-ear package.
Pros
- Rich, full-bodied sound
- Impressive levels of textural insight
- Design is arguably a higher perceived value than the Sennheisers
Cons
- Sound isn't quite on the HDB 630s' level
- Middling ANC
- Battery life isn't as long as Sennheisers
