Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm Studio Headphones for Mixing Review
Form Factor Over-Ear
Driver Type Dynamic
Impedance Ohms 250
Open Closed Back Open
44.1 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | Over-Ear |
| Open/Closed | Open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Velour |
| Headband | Steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 35000 |
| Impedance | 250 |
| Codecs | Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm Studio Headphones for Mixing, Mastering, and Editing (open) |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 2.44 |
Value & Pricing
Mar 29, 2026 ¥35,750
vs Competition
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm Studio Headphones for Mixing | Sony WH-1000XM6 Sony - WH-1000XM6- Best Wireless Noise Cancelling | Sennheiser Momentum Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Noise-Canceling Wireless | Bowers & Wilkins PX7S2 Bowers & Wilkins - Px7 S2 Wireless Active Noise | Bose QuietComfort Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active | Apple AirPods Max Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Closed-Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 250 | 48 | 470 | 33 | - | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 24 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm Studio Headphones for Mixing | 40.4 | 33.3 | 48.1 | 42.1 | 62.7 | 82.3 | 57 | 76.6 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Compare | 94.4 | 99.7 | 98.3 | 99.1 | 95.1 | 91.6 | 99.9 | 97.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear Compare | 99.5 | 99.3 | 48.1 | 99 | 98.3 | 72.9 | 98.5 | 89.3 |
| Bowers & Wilkins PX7S2 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Over Ear Compare | 94.4 | 92.6 | 99.9 | 93.8 | 94.1 | 67.9 | 93.3 | 94.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling Compare | 87.7 | 92.6 | 48.1 | 88.2 | 94.4 | 91.6 | 98.1 | 89.3 |
| Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Closed-Back Compare | 94.4 | 99.1 | 48.1 | 88.2 | 93.6 | 72.9 | 97.5 | 99.6 |