Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 53
impedance ohms 44
open closed back closed
39 Overall Score
Price ¥57,936
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft premium-grade earpads |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 45000 |
| Impedance | 44 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH-1000XM4 | JBL Tune 770NC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 | Marshall Monitor Monitor III A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 44 | 60 | 47 | 32 | 32 | 35 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | open |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 70 | 24 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | 30.3 | 15.2 | 34.2 | 92.1 | 43.3 | 10.3 | 13.5 | 66.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 97.6 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 98.8 | 59.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH-1000XM4 Compare | 87.2 | 86.8 | 76.7 | 96.9 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 95.2 | 97.5 |
| JBL Tune 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 66.2 | 92.2 | 72.9 | 93 | 50.3 | 99.5 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 92.1 | 66.2 | 92.2 | 42.7 | 68 | 13.2 | 92.2 | 97.5 |
| Marshall Monitor Monitor III A.N.C. Compare | 87.2 | 66.2 | 76.7 | 87.1 | 93 | 50.3 | 89 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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