Beyerdynamic DT 880 718653
The 250-ohm dynamic drivers deliver a neutral, relaxed sound with deep bass extension and spacious semi-open staging, hand-assembled in Germany for enduring reliability with fully replaceable components. Its lightweight build and breathable velour ear pads provide exceptional long-term comfort, while the included hard case adds practical value for a decades-proven design. These headphones are best for home hi-fi listeners using a dedicated stereo amplifier who prioritize transparent, uncolored audio and repairable build quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong anc (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | semi-open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
| Headband | aluminium |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 35000 |
| Impedance | 250 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Codecs | beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Edition Over-Ear-Stereo Headphones. Semi-Open Design, Wired, high-end (32, 250, or 600 Ohm) (250 OHM, Black Edition) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3.048 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT 880 718653 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 250 | - | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | semi-open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic DT 880 718653 | 68.7 | 19.9 | 37.2 | 49.8 | 50.6 | 10.5 | 96 | 26.1 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.5 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 70.8 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 93.5 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 90.1 | 37.5 | 98.5 | 70.8 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 87.2 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 53.1 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
Usage Scores
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