Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro vs Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

What is the difference between Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro and Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X? Find out which is better and their overall performance in the headphones ranking. Based on our rating, DT 1990 Pro has a total rating of 8 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for ATH-AD500X.

Advantages Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro over Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

  • Better high limit of frequency response: 40KHz vs 25KHz
  • Higher sensitivity: 102dB vs 100dB

Advantages Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X over Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro

  • Less weight: 8.2oz vs 13oz

Common features

  • Detachable cables
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
8
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
7
7
7
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro review

May 27, 2020

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Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X review

Jun 09, 2020

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Common

Product

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

Model

DT 1990 Pro
ATH-AD500X

Brand

Beyerdynamic
Audio-Technica

Reviews

654
2117

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

open back
open back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

45/1.7
53/2

Impedance, Ohm

250
48

Frequency response, Hz

5Hz-40KHz
5Hz-25KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

0.05

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

102
100

Magnet type

neodymium

Weight (headphones), g/oz

370/13
235/8.2

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

300/9.8
300/9.8

Jack connection (TRS)

6.35
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

App control

Control functions

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

has not
has not

Bluetooth version

has not
has not

aptX

has not
has not

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

has not
has not

Bluetooth profiles

has not
has not

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

has not
has not

Battery life, hrs

has not
has not

Charging time, hrs

has not
has not

Charging port

has not
has not

Charging cable

has not
has not

Speed charge

has not
has not

Battery free listening mode

has not
has not

Battery level indicator

has not
has not

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

has not
has not

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8
  • 7
  • 8Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
  • 7Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X

The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro is better headphones in this comparison. Check Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro price