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 MX$7,478
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong comfort (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average mic (21st percentile)
- Below average sound (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (34th 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 |
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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | bio-cellulose |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | - | 45 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 130 | 314 | 32 | 48 | 36 | 33 |
| 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 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 24 | 40 | 60 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | 33.6 | 20.6 | 81.5 | 25.7 | 52.6 | 74.8 | 87.1 | 65.9 | 94.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.5 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 70.7 | 99.2 | 89.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 92 | 75.5 | 93.8 | 52.9 | 79.6 | 85.7 | 81.2 | 95 | 89.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.5 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 98.8 | 86.1 | 62.1 | 0 | 98.3 | 61.4 |
| Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 Compare | 98.5 | 93.4 | 93.8 | 93.8 | 93.1 | 91 | 0 | 96.9 | 83.3 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 98.5 | 98.8 | 37.9 | 96.6 | 82.1 | 74.8 | 53 | 98.3 | 83.3 |
Price
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