beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight 250 g 458 g beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 93 dB beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Impedance 250 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor - Built-in
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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