Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Marshall
79 Overall Score
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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
Sennheiser
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO is widely praised for its exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and balanced, natural sound. Users highlight the clear highs, smooth bass, and impressive instrument separation, making it ideal for long listening sessions and gaming. While some find it overpriced and note the need for EQ to reduce sharpness, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering it a worthy investment for comfort and audio quality.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Lightweight and well-balanced design
- Clear, natural sound with smooth bass
- Impressive instrument separation and soundstage
- Detachable cable and replaceable pads
Cons
- Proprietary ear pads with no aftermarket options
- Relatively high price point
- May require EQ to reduce sharpness
- No carrying case included with standard version
Comfort 7
Sound quality 7
Build quality 5
Value for money 4
Ease of driving 4
Design 4
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Specifications
| Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Ohrpolster (waschbar und austauschbar) |
| Headband | — | Einstellbares Stirnband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 36 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 130 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 12 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average mic (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.0.003score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 7002860.002score per dollar
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
