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Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro
17% pricier ≈ $350
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Highest frequency 36,100 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Driver size 38 mm vs 32 mm
- Active noise cancelling
- Weight 260 g vs 250 g
- Amidio
- Audio
- Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C.
- Alternatives
Alternatives to Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C.
10 headphones at a similar price that compete with the MONITOR III A.N.C. — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the MONITOR III A.N.C.
17% cheaper ≈ $250
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- aptX
- Driver size 40 mm vs 32 mm
- Weight 330 g vs 250 g
- Battery life with ANC 60 h vs 70 h
17% cheaper ≈ $250
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- aptX
- Battery life with ANC 60 h vs 70 h
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Meze · 202599 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold
17% pricier ≈ $350
- Lowest frequency 15 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Driver size 40 mm vs 32 mm
- Highest frequency 25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Active noise cancelling
- Weight 260 g vs 250 g
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Edifier · 2024ED-STXSPTS5
7% pricier ≈ $320
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Lowest frequency 10 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Battery life 80 h vs 100 h
- Weight 347 g vs 250 g
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Meze · 2024105 AER
7% pricier ≈ $320
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Driver size 50 mm vs 32 mm
- Highest frequency 30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Active noise cancelling
- Weight 336 g vs 250 g
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Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro Plus
40% pricier ≈ $420
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Highest frequency 36,100 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Driver size 38 mm vs 32 mm
- Active noise cancelling
- Weight 260 g vs 250 g
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Skullcandy · 2025Crusher Plyr 720
10% cheaper ≈ $270
- Driver size 40 mm vs 32 mm
- Weight 354 g vs 250 g
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Sony · 2024MDR-M1
23% cheaper ≈ $230
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Highest frequency 80,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Weight 216 g vs 250 g
- Active noise cancelling
Same price ≈ $290
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Lowest frequency 5 Hz vs 20 Hz
- aptX
- Battery life 50 h vs 100 h
- Battery life with ANC 50 h vs 70 h