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DALI iO-8 vs Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus

What iO-8 does better (3) and where HD 490 Pro Plus wins (1) — every spec side by side.

DALI iO-8
DALI · 2024iO-8
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $480
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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus
Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro Plus
1 advantage≈ $440
6.1Noise control & calls3.8

Why is iO-8 better than HD 490 Pro Plus?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HD 490 Pro Plus: No
  2. Driver size50 mm vs 38 mm+32%
  3. Highest frequency43,000 Hz vs 36,100 Hz+19%

Why is HD 490 Pro Plus better than iO-8?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 5 Hz2×
Specifications

Side by side

DALI iO-8DALI iO-8≈ $4806.2
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm38 mm
Number of drivers11
Lowest frequency10 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency43,000 Hz36,100 Hz
Impedance25 Ω130 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB106 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h—
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.2—
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—260 g
Protection ratingIP52—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2—
Dust protection (IP)5—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
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