Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong comfort (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd 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 |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 36000 |
| Impedance | 130 |
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 700286 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 130 | - | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 80.8 | 25.2 | 51.4 | 74.2 | 87.2 | 65 | 94.8 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.8 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 71 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87.1 | 93.4 | 94.9 | 76.3 | 34.4 | 87.2 | 88.6 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.8 | 97.9 | 89 | 61.3 | 53.3 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.4 | 80.8 | 88.4 | 95.3 | 90.9 | 81.7 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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