Is the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro worth the upgrade from the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro?
Verdict
Meaningful upgrade
The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro scores 5.1 points above the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro. That's a real improvement, though not the kind you'd notice on every track. The gains are concentrated in value (8.0 to 9.0). On paper: weight 250 g to 194 g, usb-c and detachable cable. Worth checking: driver size goes 45 mm to 42 mm. It's also $70 cheaper, which makes this an easy call. Worth doing if you're replacing anyway; harder to justify as a pure upgrade if what you have still works.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.57.8
- Value8.09.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | DT 990 Pro | DT 270 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 250 g | 194 g | |
| Driver size | 45 mm | 42 mm | |
| USB-C | No | Yes | |
| Detachable cable | No | Yes | |
| Driver | 45 mm dynamic | 42 mm dynamic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "DT 990 Pro 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.