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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO · 139 €Sennheiser HD 560S · 159 €
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| What matters | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamicMedium confidence | Sennheiser HD 560SSennheiserMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.5 | 8.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 139,00 € (best in this comparison) | 159,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.6 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 8.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Performance | 7.6 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Repairability | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 8.8 |
| Support & warranty | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Battery | — | N/A — wired |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | None, open back |
| Weight | 250 g | 240 g |
| Connection | Fixed coiled cable, 6.3 mm | 6.3 mm + 3.5 mm adapter |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — every part is a spare part | Yes, €25, plus cable and headband |
| Best for | Detail and air at a low price · Gaming — the stage is wide · Anyone who likes a bright tuning | Working at a desk · Accurate, uncoloured sound · Buying once and keeping it a decade |
| Avoid if | You are treble sensitive — this is the sharpest of the range · You need isolation | You need noise cancelling · You want wireless · You share an office — they leak sound |
| Main drawback | A pronounced treble peak that some cannot tolerate | Open back leaks in both directions |
Verdict
Take the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO unless you need performance.
The Sennheiser HD 560S scores highest at 8.7, but it costs 20,00 € more than the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO, which scores 8.5. That premium buys you performance — 1.2 points of it. Worth it if working at a desk 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 overallSennheiser HD 560S — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 0.2 ahead of the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. Best for working at a desk.
Best valueBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO — 20,00 € cheaper than the Sennheiser HD 560S and only 0.2 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.