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Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X · 219 €Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO · 139 €
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| What matters | Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO XBeyerdynamicMedium confidence | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamicMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.6 (best in this comparison) | 8.5 |
| Best price | 219,00 € | 139,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 7.8 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 8.6 (best in this comparison) | 8.4 |
| Performance | 8.8 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Longevity | 9.2 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Support & warranty | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | None — open back |
| Weight | 345 g | 250 g |
| Connection | Detachable mini-XLR, 3.5 mm | Fixed coiled cable, 6.3 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — every part is a spare part | Yes — every part is a spare part |
| Best for | Beyerdynamic build without the treble spike · 48 ohm — works from a laptop · Detachable cable at last | Detail and air at a low price · Gaming — the stage is wide · Anyone who likes a bright tuning |
| Avoid if | You want the classic bright Beyer sound · You need a closed back | You are treble sensitive — this is the sharpest of the range · You need isolation |
| Main drawback | More expensive than the DT 990 it replaces | A pronounced treble peak that some cannot tolerate |
Verdict
Take the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO unless you need performance.
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X scores highest at 8.6, but it costs 80,00 € more than the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO, which scores 8.5. That premium buys you performance — 1.2 points of it. Worth it if beyerdynamic build without the treble spike describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for a pronounced treble peak that some cannot tolerate on the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Best overallBeyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — Highest Worth Score here at 8.6, 0.1 ahead of the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. Best for beyerdynamic build without the treble spike.
Best valueBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO — 80,00 € cheaper than the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X and only 0.1 behind on Worth Score. You give up performance.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.