beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 250 g 250 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Impedance 250 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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