beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 250 g 253 g beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO headphones.
Colour Black -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 1% beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO have lower total harmonic distortion than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Sensitivity 96 dB 93 dB beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 250 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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