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Beyerdynamic DT990 vs Sony WH-1000XM4

Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM4
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
Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?Read more
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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19
4.6 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
85 %
4 stars
14 %
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 %
140
3.5 out of 5
140 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
5 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & Wireless

Design

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver
Foldablenoyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
Weight10.23 oz8.96 oz

Sound

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
Sensitivity< 96< 105
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
USBnoyes

Features

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
Noise-cancelingnoyes
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sony WH-1000XM4Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery operatednoyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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