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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus vs Technics EAH-A1000

What HD 490 Pro Plus does better (2) and where EAH-A1000 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus
Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro Plus
2 advantages≈ $440
vs
Technics EAH-A1000
Technics · 2026EAH-A1000
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $400
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is HD 490 Pro Plus better than EAH-A1000?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Weight260 g vs 306 g+18%

Why is EAH-A1000 better than HD 490 Pro Plus?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HD 490 Pro Plus: Yes
  2. Highest frequency36,100 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+11%
  3. Driver size38 mm vs 40 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size38 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency36,100 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance130 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—90 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight260 g306 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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