Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Scores
Specifications
| Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | velour |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | TESLA.45 |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Premium Tesla studio headphones for mixing, mastering and editing (open-back) - Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Active Noise Cancelling | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | 3 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 12 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth | — |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.