Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
form factor over-ear
driver type STELLAR.45
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 48
open closed back open
62 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong anc (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
| Headband | Alcantara microfibres |
Audio
| Driver Type | STELLAR.45 |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Max SPL | 96 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| 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. |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X | Sony WH-1000X WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | STELLAR.45 | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 48 | 480 | - | 16 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 40 | 60 | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X | 66.7 | 14.6 | 74.7 | 93.1 | 46.2 | 66.5 | 38.7 | 90 |
| Sony WH-1000X WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.3 | 98 | 90.4 | 98.5 | 82.1 | 79.8 | 99.9 | 84.1 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.3 | 81 | 74.7 | 97.9 | 91.2 | 43.9 | 98.3 | 95.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.3 | 99.1 | 94.1 | 98.9 | 76.6 | 51 | 97.6 | 95.1 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.5 | 81 | 90.4 | 100 | 91.2 | 87.1 | 95.6 | 90 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 90 | 81 | 94.1 | 98.4 | 97.7 | 51 | 96.6 | 95.1 |
Price
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