Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 250 g | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Open | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 5 - 35000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. |
| Max Input Power | - | 100 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.2% | |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 96 dB | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 250 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
Headphones cable - 3 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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