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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX vs Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus

What Beoplay HX does better (2) and where HD 490 Pro Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX
Bang & Olufsen · 2021Beoplay HX
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $510
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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus
Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro Plus
3 advantages≈ $440
5.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is Beoplay HX better than HD 490 Pro Plus?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HD 490 Pro Plus: No
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 38 mm+5%

Why is HD 490 Pro Plus better than Beoplay HX?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Weight285 g vs 260 g+10%
  3. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 36,100 Hz+64%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm38 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz36,100 Hz
Impedance24 Ω130 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB106 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h—
Battery life with ANC35 h—
Battery capacity1,200 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.1—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight285 g260 g
Protection ratingIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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