Over-Ear
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro
68Good
$130
Full review dataBeyerdynamic DT 270 Pro vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 68. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro - Good overall at around $130.
Over-Ear
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
63Average
$200
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro
- Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
HearWiki score
68
63
Sound
7.8
7.5
Value
9.0
8.0
Price (USD)
$130
$200
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro adds USB-C. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- DT 270 Pro20194 yr newer
- DT 990 Pro2015
What differsDT 270 ProDT 990 Pro
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
DT 270 ProDT 990 Pro
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 63
- Released
- 2019
- 2015
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 42 mm dynamic
- 45 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 42 mm
- 45 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 24 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 45 Ω
- 80 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 194 g
- 250 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Pad material
- velour
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 6.35 mm
- Model code
- 1002202-B
- 459038
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is a compact, closed-back studio headphone built for monitoring and recording tasks. It delivers a lively, well-defined sound with good separation and a lightweight, comfortable fit that suits long sessions. While it excels as a practical tool for production work, it isn't the most neutral option for critical mixing and its fixed coiled cable may limit portability.
- Pro:Punchy, vibrant sound with clear separation
- Pro:Very light and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Solid build with detachable cable and USB-C option
- Con:Not perfectly accurate for critical mixing
- Con:Coiled cable can be awkward when stretched
- Con:Studio-tuned fit may not suit all listeners
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro is a wired, open-back studio headphone known for its detailed, accurate sound and lightweight comfort. Its 250-ohm impedance requires a dedicated amplifier for best performance, and the fixed cable is a notable long-term limitation. Overall, it's a solid choice for critical listening at home, but not for portable or casual use.
- Pro:Very detailed and accurate sound reproduction
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Open-back design provides a wide, airy soundstage
- Con:Requires a powerful external amp to drive properly
- Con:Non-detachable cable limits repairability
- Con:No built-in controls or app support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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