Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
Beyerdynamic
62 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | velour | memory foam |
| Headband | Alcantara microfibres | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | STELLAR.45 | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 108.5 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Its natural treble boost and impressive transparency deliver an exceptionally clear and spacious soundstage – perfect for mixing, critical listening, and editing. Airy detailed, unrivalled. | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
Pros & Cons
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X0.312score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.184score per dollar
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve3 85
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
