Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 1000303
Beyerdynamic
45 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Nothing
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Studio
Music
Calls
Specifications
| Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 1000303 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | velour | memory foam |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | TESLA.45 | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 30 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Premium Tesla studio headphones for mixing, mastering and editing (open-back) - Black | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Range | 3 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 135 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5-minute charge delivers 8 hours of playback time (ANC off) |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 5★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP52 |
Pros & Cons
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 1000303
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 10003030.057score per dollar
vs
Nothing Headphone (a) B1860.546score per dollar
Nothing Headphone (a) B186 offers 9.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
