Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 490 Pro
82Outstanding
$430
Full review dataSennheiser HD 490 Pro vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Sennheiser HD 490 Pro
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
82
89
Sound
8.6
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
7.4
9.0
Price (USD)
$430
$130
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Wavefun Wave Pro X adds USB-C.
- HD 490 Pro2024
- Wave Pro X20262 yr newer
What differsHD 490 ProWave Pro X
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
HD 490 ProWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $430
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 89
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 38 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 38 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 36.1 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 130 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 105
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 260 g
- -
- Foldable
- No
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 490 Pro
The Sennheiser HD 490 Pro is a wired, open-back studio headphone focused on accurate, neutral sound reproduction for mixing and mastering. It features a lightweight design, comfortable fit, and comes with two ear pad sets and useful accessories, while being easy to drive from most devices. Though priced at a premium, its balanced tuning and clarity make it a solid choice for critical listening, though it may not be a dramatic upgrade over classic Sennheiser models like the HD 600 series.
- Pro:Very accurate and neutral sound signature
- Pro:Extremely comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Lightweight at 260 grams
- Con:High price for the performance offered
- Con:No active noise cancellation and open-back design leaks sound
- Con:Requires an amplifier for best results in some setups
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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