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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO is a stellar headset for the price, and while it's over a decade old, it remains a star.Read more
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11
3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
74
3.9 out of 5
74 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
1 %
60
4.0 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Colour of productBlack,Grey
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldablenoyes

Dimensions

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Weight9.52 oz10.05 oz

Sound

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Impedance250.0 Ω64.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 350008 - 25000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cablenono

Power

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity100.0 mW500.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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