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.
About This Headphones
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
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average sound (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 45 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | - | 38 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | false | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 50 | 24 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS | 30.5 | 15.8 | 77 | 17.6 | 44.5 | 28.7 | 54 | 34.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.5 | 92.2 | 90.2 | 72.7 | 79.5 | 99.7 | 93.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.7 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 98.7 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.5 | 78.8 | 77 | 94.3 | 83.9 | 86.7 | 93 | 98.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.4 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 48 | 69.2 | 79.5 | 99.3 | 93.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85 | 91.6 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 98.7 |
Usage Scores
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