Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 1000303
Beyerdynamic
45 Overall Score
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Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 1000303
No customer feedback yet
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
86 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users love the immersive audio, deep bass, and long battery life, often describing the noise cancellation as creating a personal peace bubble. Some minor criticisms include occasional connection issues, limited app features, and that the volume could be higher for some, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort and lightweight design
- Crystal clear sound with deep bass
- Long battery life (over 20 hours)
- Seamless connectivity with Apple/Android
Cons
- Occasional connectivity drops
- Volume not loud enough for some
- App lacks equalizer feature
- Audio leaks at high volume
- Limited awareness modes (only Aware and Quiet)
Noise cancellation 7
Comfort 5
Sound quality 6
Battery life 5
Connectivity 4
Volume level 2
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Specifications
| Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 1000303 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | velour | Protein Leather |
| Headband | memory foam | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | TESLA.45 | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 30 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Premium Tesla studio headphones for mixing, mastering and editing (open-back) - Black | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 3 m | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII 10003030.003score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.007score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
