Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS
A wide, dimensional soundstage from the open-back dynamic drivers makes the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO a precise tool for identifying spatial details in your mix. The PRO PLUS bundle adds extra velour and mixing ear pads, enabling comfortable, fatigue-free sessions that hold up to daily studio wear. Ideal for audio engineers and producers who need accurate, uncolored monitoring and don't require a built-in microphone for calls.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
open closed back open
41 Overall Score
Price €461
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| App | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | - | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS | 30.4 | 15.4 | 77.2 | 17.5 | 44 | 28.4 | 53.4 | 35 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.6 | 79.3 | 99.3 | 66.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A Compare | 87.3 | 82.8 | 92.4 | 89.5 | 65.9 | 28.4 | 93.7 | 97.4 |
Price
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