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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

700499 · HD 480 PRO (standard, not PRO Plus) · wired

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO closed-back studio headphones with coiled cable, three-quarter view
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Exact model & source notes

The HD 480 PRO (article 700499) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear wired studio headphone. It has a 38 mm dynamic transducer, a rated 130 Ω impedance, a Vibration Attenuation System that Sennheiser says reduces reflected sound and distortion, a detachable 3 m coiled cable that can plug into either ear cup, and braille-guided L/R ear cups with grooved pads for eyeglass wearers. It weighs 272 g without the cable and is passive, with no battery, microphone or noise cancellation. Sennheiser lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the HD 480 PRO for

  • A closed-back design
  • Longer stated cable length: 3 m vs 1.8 m

Choose the HD 490 PRO for

  • An open-back design
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THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

700286 · HD 490 PRO (standard, not PRO Plus) · wired

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO open-back studio headphones, front view
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Exact model & source notes

The HD 490 PRO (article 700286) is Sennheiser's open-back, around-ear wired studio reference headphone. It has a 38 mm dynamic transducer, a rated 130 Ω impedance, two interchangeable ear-pad sets for mixing and producing, a detachable cable that can plug into either ear cup, and braille-guided L/R ear cups with grooved pads for eyeglass wearers.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 08

Cable length

Manufacturer-stated cable length. Check whether it is straight or coiled and whether the cable detaches; equal length does not mean an identical connection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO3 m

Manufacturer specification · Coiled cable, as listed in the box contents.

Source 1Source 2
Explore the full specifications

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

12 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWired; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacks
Sennheiser HD 490 PROWired; detachable 1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm plug and supplied 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacks
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Replacement 1.8 m, 3 m, balanced and coiled cables are sold separately as accessories.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coil
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO38 mm dynamic transducer
Sources

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Cable arrangement

Sennheiser HD 480 PRODetachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either side
Sennheiser HD 490 PRODetachable 1.8 m cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either side
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only one 1.8 m cable is in the standard 700286 box.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical data

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Cable length

In Visual facts
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO3 m
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO1.8 m
Sources

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Wearing style

Sennheiser HD 480 PROOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphones
Sennheiser HD 490 PROOver-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 6 more verified differences

Rated total harmonic distortion

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Sources

These published limits can use different input voltages, loudness levels and standards. They cannot establish lower distortion in matched listening conditions.

Ear pads

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVelour; washable and replaceable
Sennheiser HD 490 PROTwo washable, replaceable sets supplied: mixing pads and producing pads
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated frequency range

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO5–36,100 Hz (−10 dB)
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The specification sheet states 36,100 Hz; the product page rounds the upper limit to 36,000 Hz.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

In the box

Sennheiser HD 480 PROHD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guide
Sennheiser HD 490 PROHD 490 PRO headphones, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, 1.8 m cable, mixing ear pads, producing ear pads, quick guide, safety guide
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 490 PRO Plus (700287) adds a 3 m cable, an extra headband pad and a case; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO105 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 96 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Small physical differences (1)

Weight

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO272 g
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO260 g
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (9)

Active noise cancellation

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive closed-back design; Sennheiser describes multiple stages of passive sound shielding and lists no battery or active noise cancellation.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

In Visual facts
Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Contact pressure

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO4.5 N ± 0.5 N
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ear-cup connector and plug

Sennheiser HD 480 PROMini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source end
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO0 to +50 °C
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ambient noise attenuation

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Serviceability

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWashable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessories
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic features

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noise
Sennheiser HD 490 PRONot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

What it brings

  • The closed back is rated for a maximum acoustical attenuation of 35 dB at 5 kHz; Sennheiser says its multiple stages of passive sound shielding maintain audio signal integrity, and it names mixing and on-the-go music production, in the studio and beyond, among the applications.
    Manufacturer source
  • Sensitivity is stated both per volt (107 dB SPL) and per milliwatt (98 dB SPL) at 130 Ω, which helps when matching it to an interface or headphone amplifier.
    Manufacturer source
  • The cable detaches and can be fitted to either ear cup, the velour pads are washable and replaceable, and Sennheiser describes the headphones as fully serviceable.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • The standard 700499 box has only the 3 m coiled cable and a protective carrying bag (PRO headphone bag); 1.8 m and 3 m cables, a balanced cable and the recording pad set are listed as separate accessories, and the travel case comes with the separate PRO Plus article.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • There is no microphone, wireless connection or active noise cancellation; noise reduction comes only from the closed passive design.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

What it brings

  • Two washable, replaceable ear-pad sets come in the box, one for mixing and one for producing, so the listener can switch pad type without buying accessories.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Sensitivity is stated both per volt (105 dB SPL) and per milliwatt (96 dB SPL) at 130 Ω, which helps when matching it to an interface or headphone amplifier.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • It uses an open acoustic principle; Sennheiser presents the open-back design as providing natural ventilation and publishes no ambient-noise attenuation figure.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • The standard 700286 box has one 1.8 m cable and no case. The 3 m cable, extra headband pad and case come with the separate PRO Plus article.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
26 of 26 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Sennheiser HD 480 PRO and Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
SpecificationSennheiser HD 480 PROSennheiser HD 490 PRO
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphonesOver-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones
Acoustic designDifferent
Sources
Closed-backOpen-back
WeightDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
272 g260 g
Contact pressure
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded.

4.5 N ± 0.5 NNot provided
Ear padsDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Velour; washable and replaceableTwo washable, replaceable sets supplied: mixing pads and producing pads
Serviceability
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded.

Washable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessoriesNot provided
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Replacement 1.8 m, 3 m, balanced and coiled cables are sold separately as accessories.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Wired; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacksWired; detachable 1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm plug and supplied 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacks
Ear-cup connector and plug
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded.

Mini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source endNot provided
Cable arrangementDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only one 1.8 m cable is in the standard 700286 box.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical data
Detachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either sideDetachable 1.8 m cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either side
Cable lengthDifferent
Sources
3 m1.8 m
Battery life
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Not required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio sourceNot listed by the manufacturer
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coil38 mm dynamic transducer
Driver diameter
Sources
38 mm38 mm
Rated frequency rangeDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The specification sheet states 36,100 Hz; the product page rounds the upper limit to 36,000 Hz.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)5–36,100 Hz (−10 dB)
Nominal impedance
Sources
130 ohm130 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)105 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 96 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent
Sources
<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Maximum sound pressure levelDifferent
Sources
130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)128 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)
Rated power
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)
Acoustic features
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded.

Vibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noiseNot provided
Microphone
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
NoNot listed by the manufacturer
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive closed-back design; Sennheiser describes multiple stages of passive sound shielding and lists no battery or active noise cancellation.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
NoNot listed by the manufacturer
Ambient noise attenuation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded.

35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)Not provided
Accessibility features
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical data
Braille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglassesBraille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglasses
In the boxDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 490 PRO Plus (700287) adds a 3 m cable, an extra headband pad and a case; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO (article 700286) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 490 PRO | HD 490 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
HD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guideHD 490 PRO headphones, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, 1.8 m cable, mixing ear pads, producing ear pads, quick guide, safety guide
Operating temperature
Sources
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

No source recorded.

0 to +50 °CNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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