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Beyerdynamic DT990 vs Sony WH-1000XM3

Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
The ‘Premium’ version brings improvements to the original model, delivering across the board with good sound, comfort and buildRead more
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The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are sturdy critical listening headphones. They deliver an excellent audio reproduction but their open-back design is not ideal for ev...Read more
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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
67
3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
4 %
111
3.4 out of 5
111 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
7 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyes

Design

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designOpenClosed
Foldablenono
Noise isolatingnoyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Weight10.23 oz8.96 oz

Sound

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Impedance250.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 350004 - 40000
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
3.5mm
Cable length31.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
USBnono

Features

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise-cancelingnoyes
Built-in heart rate monitornono
Calorie counternono
NFCnoyes
Carrying caseyesyes

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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