Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
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
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Ohrpolster (waschbar und austauschbar) | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Einstellbares Stirnband | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 36 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 130 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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 (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
