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Nothing Headphone (a) vs Sennheiser HDB 630
Product A: Nothing
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Product B: Sennheiser
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80 of 152 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 44 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 44 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.
- Battery life (claimed, max)A: 135hB: 60hNothing is 75 h higher.
- Quick chargeA: 8hB: 7hNothing is 1 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ANothing: 177 × 190.4 mm
- BSennheiser: 180 × 195 mm
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
6974434227446, 6974434227453, 6974434227439, 69744342275696Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the Nothing EU store: SKU and barcode 6974434227446 White, 6974434227453 Black, 6974434227439 Pink, 6974434227569 Yellow.
810091276273, 8100912760992Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026
Announced
5 March 20264Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-nothing-headphone-a-are-here-and-they-rock-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-themRead 15 October 2026Article published 5 March 2026 on the launch. Pre-orders opened on 5 March 2026 and sales started on 13 March 2026 for white, black and pink. The yellow edition followed from 6 April 2026 (Hardware Busters). iFixit says the newsroom announcement was on 26 February, which is a teaser date.5Press articlehwbusters.com/news/nothing-launches-affordable-headphoneRead 15 October 2026Available starting March 13 for black, white and pink and April 6 for the limited-edition yellow. Pre-orders open at launch. The article gives EUR 189 for Greece, a country price that is not stored.
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
€1596Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026German Nothing store lists EUR 159. Trusted Reviews and GSMArena give the same EUR 159 MSRP at launch. Tax treatment is not stated.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026MSRP of GBP 149 in the UK ($199 / EUR 159).14Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_a_unboxing-news-72043.phpRead 15 October 2026At GBP 149 / $199 / EUR 159 you're getting a lot for not a lot.
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Markets
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US5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hdb-630-review-audiophile-anc-at-a-cost-146569Read 5 October 20269Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-looseRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes the US suggested retail price. Current exact US storefront independently confirms the marketed US configuration.
Colours
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Ear cup enclosure
Wearing style
Folding
None9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Foldable No. Which? also lists Headphones fold: No.10Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/headphones/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Public spec list: Headphones fold No. The rest of the review is paywalled and was not used.
Swivelling ear cups
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound
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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: a 40 mm titanium-coated diaphragm with a next-gen magnet and voice-coil system. HeadphoneCheck calls them 40 mm dynamic drivers.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Custom-developed 40 mm dynamic drivers. Technical specifications: transducer principle dynamic.
Driver size
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
PEN+PU dome, titanium-coated1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Diaphragm: Dome material PEN+PU, Coating titanium-coated.
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity reference
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
Max digital audio bit depth
DAC
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Personalised sound
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Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Four default EQ settings. The names come from the Nothing support article on equalisers for the Headphone (a): Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, plus Custom and Advanced modes.15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/44186010442001-How-many-equalisers-does-Nothing-Headphone-a-offerRead 15 October 2026Four preset EQ modes, Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, with Custom and Advanced modes. The page is behind a bot check, so the wording was read through search result text.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio support
Static Spatial Audio: Cinema mode, Static Spatial Audio: Concert mode1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Nothing X: Static Spatial Audio modes inspired by live concerts and cinematic moments. SoundGuys and TechRadar name the two modes Cinema and Concert.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spatial audio with Concert and Cinema modes, processed by Nothing, with no head tracking or Dolby Atmos.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
No1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026TechRadar says there is no head tracking or Dolby Atmos. The maker page lists none.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026You do not get head tracking or Dolby Atmos here.
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2mic Hybrid ANC (single side). Page text: dual feedforward and feedback microphones.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The hybrid noise cancelling is effective in the low-frequency range.
ANC microphones
Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: three levels of Active Noise Cancellation. Expert Reviews names Low, Mid and High plus an Adaptive setting.12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Three levels, Low, Mid and High, plus an Adaptive setting.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The app has a three-level ANC mode (Low, Medium, High) and an adaptive option.
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes
Against the SoundGuys house curve the response sits about 4 to 5 dB above it in the sub-bass, dips to about 7.5 dB below it near 250 Hz and rises to about 7 dB above it near 3 kHz. The treble stays above the curve to 10 kHz and rolls off above 12.5 kHz.9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Lab chart, SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve: about +3.7 to +5.1 dB from 20 Hz to 100 Hz, +2.5 dB at 125 Hz, -7.5 dB at 250 Hz, -0.1 dB at 1 kHz, +6.8 dB at 3.15 kHz, +4.0 to +4.9 dB at 5 to 6.3 kHz, +1.5 dB at 10 kHz, -6.4 dB at 16 kHz and -20.9 dB at 20 kHz. The SoundGuys target is its own house curve and the test rig is not named. iFixit describes a bass-forward signature with a dip near 200 Hz.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
On a phone call the voice was audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise was fully silenced.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Call quality section: the callee found the voice audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise around the caller was completely silent. This is a phone-call listening test and not a lab measurement.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ANothing Headphone (a)
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| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 53.77 |
Battery life (measured, max)
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53.77h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone
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Microphone
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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Flip to mute
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity
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Audio connections
Analog source plugs
Cable connector on headset
Longest included cable
Headset USB plug or port
Audio over USB-C cable
Passive wired listening
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Wireless receiver
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
AAC, SBC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Codecs AAC, SBC, LDAC.
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Headphone codecs SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX HD/aptX Adaptive. BTD 700 supports additional LC3 and aptX Lossless with other compatible devices, but these are not asserted for HDB 630.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dual connection YES. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but two devices stay connected and swap streams. Dual connection is off by default and is switched on in Nothing X.8Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-a-review-154232Read 15 October 2026Dual connection: two devices on the connections list swap audio streams at the same time, no true multipoint.
Multipoint devices
Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Tech Integrations: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.
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Base station
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
ANothing Headphone (a)
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Game Mode on Nothing phones | 120 |
BSennheiser HDB 630
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | aptX Adaptive | 80 |
| USB | Audio playback maximum | 40 |
| Analog | Aux without microphone | 30 |
Compatibility
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Compatible platforms
Connection per platform
ANothing Headphone (a)
Not availableBSennheiser HDB 630
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Windows | USB |
| macOS | USB |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
| macOS | Bluetooth |
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
Swappable battery
Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ANothing Headphone (a)
| Connection | ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | AAC | 135 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | AAC | 75 |
| Bluetooth | No | LDAC | 90 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | LDAC | 62 |
BSennheiser HDB 630
| Connection | ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 60 |
Battery life (claimed, max)
135h
60h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
75h
60h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
135h
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Charging port
Full charge time
Quick charge time
Quick charge playback
Use while charging
Charging dock or stand
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Controls
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Controls
Volume control
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Wear detection
Voice assistant
Comfort and build
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Headband type
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Headband material
Liquid silicone1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: form-fitting headband made of liquid silicone.
Japanese protein leatherette4Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/pages/hdb-630-faqRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ specifically Japanese leatherette headband, maker press names protein leatherette from IDEATEX. Does not identify frame/yoke material.7Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/audiophile-sound-cut-loose-lyf8raRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly Japanese protein leatherette headband from IDEATEX.
Frame material
Flexible steel arms with metal injection molded hinges and a glass-fibre reinforced nylon slider1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: flexible steel arms, Metal Injection Molding hinges and a sliding component of 55% glass fibre reinforced nylon. Trusted Reviews says the housings are plastic with steel hinges.
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Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
Memory foam with leatherette1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: memory foam ear cups. Trusted Reviews says the cushions are covered with leatherette over memory foam.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Ear cushions covered with a leatherette material with soft memory foam underneath.
Replaceable ear pads
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Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Dimensions and weight
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Headset weight
310g(10.9 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Headphones weight 310 G.
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Headset dimensions
Width177Height190.4Depth78mm(7 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table labels: Height 177.0 mm, Width 78.0 mm, Depth 190.4 mm. Those labels do not fit a wearing orientation. A 78 mm width cannot be across the head. Tom's Guide lists 7 x 3.1 x 7.6 in. The values are stored as across the head 177.0, top to bottom 190.4 and front to back 78.0. The maker does not state the headband or cup position.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Headphone (a), Carry pouch, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (1.2 m) for charging and USB audio, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box: Headphone x1, Carry pouch x1, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2M) x1, USB-C cable (1.2M) x1 (charging and USB Audio), QSG x1.
Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones, BTD 700 USB-C Bluetooth dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm analog audio cable, In-flight adapter, Carry case, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 full exact bundle includes BTD 700, both 1.2 m cables, in-flight adapter, case and three documents. Older sheet omits dongle from box list, newer exact manual/current product agree it is included.
Cables included
ANothing Headphone (a)
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm audio cable | 1.2 | 1 |
| USB-C cable for charging and USB audio | 1.2 | 1 |
BSennheiser HDB 630
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C audio and charging cable | 1.2 | 1 |
| 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm stereo audio cable | 1.2 | 1 |
Carrying case
Links
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Product page
us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026
us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-6302Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hdb-630Read 5 October 2026Full current maker product HTML and public /products/hdb-630.js directly opened. Current model specification and exact initial product swatches are separated from comparison products.
Spec sheet
us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026
cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/366a6e36-55f2-48e2-a1a2-9a22870de4a1/-/inline/no/Senn_HDB%2520630_Spec_Sheet_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full three-page maker spec sheet dated 08/25 directly opened and technical/battery tables visually checked. Original article 700445 / EAN 4260752333450 / UPC 810091273548 is documented. Current maker storefront replaces commercial SKUs without a new model name. Only current exact SKU/UPC pairs are listed below. Device weight 311 g conflicts with newer 12/25 manual page 48 at 293 g. No maker correction establishes either figure, so weight is omitted.
Manual
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cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hdb-630/Instruction%20manual%20HDB%20630/Instruction_manual_HDB_630.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full 51-page official English manual, version 12/25 A02, directly opened. Headphone and included Bluetooth adapter sections reviewed separately.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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