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.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 130
open closed back open
60 Overall Score
Price €367
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong comfort (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average mic (17th percentile)
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 4 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 |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Ohrpolster (waschbar und austauschbar) |
| Headband | Einstellbares Stirnband |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 36000 |
| Impedance | 130 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC | TOZO HT3 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 32 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 130 | 314 | 34 | 32 | 16 | 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | 32.5 | 17.4 | 78.2 | 22.1 | 48.1 | 69.9 | 87.2 | 60 | 94.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.3 | 86 | 78.2 | 96.2 | 78.2 | 55.7 | 71.4 | 99 | 89.2 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.6 | 98.6 | 78.2 | 97.5 | 87.5 | 55.7 | 53.6 | 97.8 | 65 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.3 | 69.1 | 78.2 | 86.5 | 94.6 | 88.4 | 81.9 | 99.3 | 98.6 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 90.6 | 86 | 95.1 | 98.9 | 97.9 | 55.7 | 95.9 | 97.3 | 94.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 90.6 | 69.1 | 92 | 45.5 | 75.3 | 82 | 81.7 | 93.9 | 89.2 |
Price
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