Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
85 Overall Score
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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
Sennheiser
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen 980
No customer feedback yet
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Comfort 7
Sound quality 7
Build quality 5
Value for money 4
Ease of driving 4
Design 4
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen 980 | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Ohrpolster (waschbar und austauschbar) |
| Headband | — | Einstellbares Stirnband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz | 36 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 130 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.25 m | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 12.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 23 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Cardioid (Unidirectional) | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Bang & Olufsen App | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
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)
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen 9800.103score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 7002860.143score per dollar
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700286 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bang & Olufsen 980
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
