Is the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro worth the upgrade from the AKG N9 Hybrid?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro actually scores 11.6 points below the AKG N9 Hybrid, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (9.0 to 7.8). On paper: weight 281 g to 194 g and driver size 40 mm to 42 mm. Worth checking: active noise cancelling goes Yes to No and multipoint pairing goes Yes to No. It is at least $159 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.07.8
- Value9.09.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | N9 Hybrid | DT 270 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No | |
| Weight | 281 g | 194 g | |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No | |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic | 42 mm dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz | 5 Hz - 24 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "N9 Hybrid to DT 270 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.