Sony MDR 1000X vs. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 250 g beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 46 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
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