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DALI iO-8 vs Sennheiser HDB 630

What iO-8 does better (2) and where HDB 630 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

DALI iO-8
DALI · 2024iO-8
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $480
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser · 2025HDB 630
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
9.5Sound9.6
6.1Noise control & calls6.4
5.4Battery8.1

Why is iO-8 better than HDB 630?

  1. Driver size50 mm vs 42 mm+19%
  2. Highest frequency43,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+7%

Why is HDB 630 better than iO-8?

  1. Battery life35 h vs 60 h+71%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 6 Hz+67%
Specifications

Side by side

DALI iO-8DALI iO-8≈ $4806.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm42 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency10 Hz6 Hz
Highest frequency43,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance25 Ω480 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB105 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—60 h
Battery capacity—630 mAh
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 7 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AACaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—311 g
Protection ratingIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Lunar Silver, Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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