beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and AKG Y500. 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

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 250 g -
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y500.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 250 Ohm -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Controls - Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO AKG Y500
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter -
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