Is the Alienware Pro Wireless worth the upgrade from the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro to the Alienware Pro Wireless buys you 17.0 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in sound (7.5 to 8.7) and value (8.0 to 8.6). On paper: active noise cancelling, driver size 45 mm to 50 mm and transparency mode. Worth checking: weight goes 250 g to 310 g. It's also $75 cheaper, which makes this an easy call. If your current pair is worn out or the gains line up with how you listen, this one is worth the money.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.58.7
- Value8.08.6
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | DT 990 Pro | Pro Wireless | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes | |
| Weight | 250 g | 310 g | |
| Driver size | 45 mm | 50 mm | |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes | |
| USB-C | No | Yes | |
| Driver | 45 mm dynamic | 50 mm driver |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "DT 990 Pro to Pro Wireless". 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.