Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro vs AKG K240 MKII

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
vs
AKG K240 MKII

We compared Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro to AKG K240 MKII headphones based on looks, sound, performance, and tech. Based on our rating, DT 990 Pro has a total rating of 7 out of 10 vs 6.5 out of 10 for K240 MKII.

Advantages Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro over AKG K240 MKII

  • Better low limit of frequency response: 5Hz vs 15Hz
  • Better high limit of frequency response: 35KHz vs 25KHz

Advantages AKG K240 MKII over Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

  • Higher sensitivity: 104dB vs 96dB
  • Less weight: 8.4oz vs 12.6oz
  • Detachable cables
Votes 19 19
Rating 4.1 4.1

Headphones comparison chart

Overall
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
7
AKG K240 MKII
6.5
6
7
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

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Common

Product

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
AKG K240 MKII

Model

DT 990 Pro
K240 MKII

Brand

Beyerdynamic
AKG

Reviews

7652
2046

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

open back
semi-open

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

Impedance, Ohm

80, 250
55

Frequency response, Hz

5Hz-35KHz
15Hz-25KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

0.2

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

96
104

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

360/12.6
240/8.4

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 990 Pro
AKG K240 MKII
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
AKG K240 MKII

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7
  • 6.5
  • 7Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
  • 6.5AKG K240 MKII

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro is better headphones in this comparison. Check Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro price