beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. JBL LIVE 660NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and JBL LIVE 660NC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. JBL LIVE 660NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 250 g 265 g beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO headphones.
Colour Black Blue | White | Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 660NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 660NC.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 97 dB/mW JBL LIVE 660NC have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 250 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - Voice control, TalkThru technology, MultiPoint Technology, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
Sensitivity - -19 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Controls - Voice assistant
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 750 mAh
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO JBL LIVE 660NC
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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