Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
Audeze
41 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
88 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | carbon weave | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | suspension headband | Japanese Protein Leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 42 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audeze LCD-XC Over Ear Closed Back Headphone, Carbon Weave earcups with Suspension Headband, Creator Edition with Economy Carry case – New 2021 Version | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.899999976158142 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (69th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-000.031score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HDB 6300.176score per dollar
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
