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Marshall Monitor III ANC vs Sennheiser HD 490 Pro

What Monitor III ANC does better (2) and where HD 490 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Monitor III ANC
Marshall · 2024Monitor III ANC
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $270
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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro
Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro
3 advantages≈ $360
7.9Noise control & calls3.9

Why is Monitor III ANC better than HD 490 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HD 490 Pro: No
  2. Weight250 g vs 260 g+4%

Why is HD 490 Pro better than Monitor III ANC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 36,100 Hz+80%
  3. Driver size32 mm vs 38 mm+19%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size32 mm38 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz36,100 Hz
Impedance46 Ω130 Ω
Sensitivity92 dB106 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h—
Battery life with ANC70 h—
Charging time3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)No—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight250 g260 g
Water resistance (IPx)IPx0—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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