beyerdynamic
DT 1990 PRO MKII
A entry-level pick in the over-ear headphones line-up, with over-ear up front.
51/100
over-ear
£469best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 51/100
- Built for the job
- No active noise cancelling
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the DT 1990 PRO MKII wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight454 g
Fitover-ear
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDT 1990 PRO MKII vs beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X
DT 1990 PRO MKIIDT 900 PRO X
| beyerdynamicDT 1990 PRO MKIIThis page | beyerdynamicDT 900 PRO X | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51 /100 | 51 /100 |
| Weight | 454 g | 454 g |
Who it's for
Is the DT 1990 PRO MKII right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the DT 1990 PRO MKII worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 51/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the DT 1990 PRO MKII?
Its overall 51/100 rating against the rest of the over-ear headphones class.
How does it compare to the DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm?
The DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm scores 52/100 versus this one at 51/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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