Is the Earfun Wave Pro X worth the upgrade from the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro to the Earfun Wave Pro X buys you 21.1 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in value (8.0 to 9.6) and sound (7.5 to 8.3). On paper it adds active noise cancelling, transparency mode and companion app. Worth checking: weight goes 250 g to 259 g and driver size goes 45 mm to 40 mm. It's also $70 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.
- Sound7.58.3
- Value8.09.6
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | DT 990 Pro | Wave Pro X | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes | |
| Weight | 250 g | 259 g | |
| Driver size | 45 mm | 40 mm | |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes | |
| Companion app | No | Yes | |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes | |
| USB-C | No | Yes | |
| ANC type | none | hybrid | |
| Driver | 45 mm dynamic | 40 mm dynamic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "DT 990 Pro to Wave Pro X". 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.