Is the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro worth the upgrade from the Verum 2?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Sennheiser HD 490 Pro actually scores 5.8 points below the Verum 2, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on value (9.0 to 7.4). On paper: weight 450 g to 260 g. Worth checking: driver size goes 105 mm to 38 mm. It is at least $70 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.98.6
- Value9.07.4
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | 2 | HD 490 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 450 g | 260 g | |
| Driver size | 105 mm | 38 mm | |
| Driver | 105 mm planar magnetic | 38 mm dynamic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "2 to HD 490 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.