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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus vs Sonos Ace Ultra

What HD 490 Pro Plus does better (1) and where Ace Ultra wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus
Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro Plus
1 advantage≈ $440
vs
Sonos Ace Ultra
Sonos · 2026Ace Ultra
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $460
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.1

Why is HD 490 Pro Plus better than Ace Ultra?

  1. Weight260 g vs 322 g+24%

Why is Ace Ultra better than HD 490 Pro Plus?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HD 490 Pro Plus: Yes
  2. Driver size38 mm vs 40 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Sonos Ace UltraSonos Ace Ultra≈ $4605.9
Sound
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size38 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency36,100 Hz—
Impedance130 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—5
Battery & charging
Battery life—35 h
Battery life with ANC—35 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—3 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight260 g322 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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