Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287
Sennheiser
48 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
84 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287 | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 15 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | — |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | dearVR MIX-SE | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average sound (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 7002870.101score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.177score per dollar
Jabra Evolve3 85 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve3 85
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
