Head to head

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 600

Both scored on the same six factors, priced on what you actually pay including delivery, and each claim linked to the source it came from. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.

Verdict

The Sennheiser HD 600 wins on both score and price.

Across these 2 headphones, the Sennheiser HD 600 has both the highest Worth Score (8.8) and the best score per euro at 329,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is needs an amplifier to reach its potential.

Best overallSennheiser HD 600 — Highest Worth Score here at 8.8, 0.3 ahead of the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO. Best for mixing and critical listening.

Skip this oneBeyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO — Lowest Worth Score here at 8.5, 0.3 lower against the Sennheiser HD 600 and no cheaper. Expensive for a studio open-back

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The value of a comparison is the differences.

Comparison of Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, Sennheiser HD 600
What matters	Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PROBeyerdynamicMedium confidence	Sennheiser HD 600SennheiserMedium confidence
Worth Score	8.5	8.8 (best in this comparison)
Best price	499,00 €	329,00 € (best in this comparison)
Price fairness	6.4	8.2 (best in this comparison)
Build quality	9.0 (best in this comparison)	8.0
Performance	9.0	9.2 (best in this comparison)
Longevity	9.4	9.6 (best in this comparison)
Repairability	9.2	9.4 (best in this comparison)
Support & warranty	8.0	8.2 (best in this comparison)
Weight	370 g	260 g
Connection	Detachable mini-XLR, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm	Detachable cable, 6.3 mm
Replaceable pads	Yes — two sets included, more sold separately	Yes — pads, headband, cable and drivers all sold separately
Best for	Mixing and mastering · Two tunings in one box via the pads · Metal build that outlives the fashion	Mixing and critical listening · Keeping one pair for a decade · Every part being a spare part
Avoid if	You are treble sensitive — the analytical pads are sharp · You want value over capability	You need isolation — these leak in both directions · You want to use them outdoors
Main drawback	Expensive for a studio open-back	Needs an amplifier to reach its potential

3 identical rows hidden. They are the same for every product here, so they cannot help you choose.

What each score is based on

4 published sources between them

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO reviewSoundGuys · informs performance, price fairness
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO ReviewRTINGS · informs performance, build quality

Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser HD 600 reviewSoundGuys · informs performance, price fairness
Sennheiser HD 600 ReviewRTINGS · informs performance, build quality

Confidence is computed from those lists, not asserted: Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO is medium on 2, Sennheiser HD 600 is medium on 2. A factor with nothing behind it says so on the product page rather than borrowing a citation that does not speak to it.

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Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Prices are the cheapest delivered price we recorded — 499,00 € and 329,00 € — not a live quote. How we score products.