Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
The open-back design with a linear 5Hz–36kHz response, 130-ohm impedance, and Sennheiser’s open-frame architecture delivers an ultra-wide soundstage and precise localization with minimal distortion. Two interchangeable, washable ear-pad sets and a 200-gram ventilated build reduce ear fatigue, while the detachable cable’s patented noise-blocking coil maintains a clean signal path. These headphones are best for audio engineers and music producers needing an honest, uncolored reference for critical mixing and mastering sessions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 36000 |
| Impedance | 130 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 30 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 130 | - | 48 | 32 | 16 | - |
| Wireless | - | 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 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | 30.2 | 15 | 76.4 | 16.7 | 42.9 | 65.1 | 87.6 | 35 | 91.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 87.6 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 90.7 | 92.2 | 89.8 | 71.3 | 78.9 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 77.6 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 91.4 | 50.1 | 70.5 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.1 | 84.3 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.2 | 96.4 | 91.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.1 | 77.6 | 92.2 | 42.1 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 87.6 | 99.9 | 83.2 |
Usage Scores
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