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Alternatives to Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus

10 headphones at a similar price that compete with the HD 490 Pro Plus — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the HD 490 Pro Plus

Noble Audio FoKus Apollo
3
Noble Audio · 2025FoKus Apollo
9.4
Same price ≈ $440
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 36,100 Hz
  • Driver size 40 mm vs 38 mm
  • Weight 327 g vs 260 g
  • Lowest frequency 10 Hz vs 5 Hz
Sony WH-1000XM6
5
Sony · 2025WH-1000XM6
6.5
23% cheaper ≈ $340
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Weight 254 g vs 260 g
  • Lowest frequency 4 Hz vs 5 Hz
  • Driver size 30 mm vs 38 mm
Technics EAH-A1000
9
Technics · 2026EAH-A1000
8.6
9% cheaper ≈ $400
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 36,100 Hz
  • Driver size 40 mm vs 38 mm
  • Lowest frequency 20 Hz vs 5 Hz
  • Weight 306 g vs 260 g
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