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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
The open-back dynamic drivers deliver an extremely wide soundstage and ultra-precise reproduction, eliminating audio blind spots in complex mixes. Supreme comfort from the lightweight build and plush pads makes these durable headphones ideal for marathon studio sessions. This is best for mixing and mastering engineers who need to dissect dense arrangements with absolute clarity.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
open closed back open
36 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average mic (16th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | - | 32 | 16 | 38 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | 30.4 | 15.6 | 77.1 | 17.6 | 44.3 | 28.6 | 53.6 | 48.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 85.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 92.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.6 | 96.6 | 92.5 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 92.9 | 78.7 |
Usage Scores
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