Is the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro worth the upgrade from the Wavefun Wave Pro X?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro actually scores 19.8 points below the Wavefun Wave Pro X, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (8.5 to 7.5) and value (9.0 to 8.0). On paper: driver size 40 mm to 45 mm. Worth checking: active noise cancelling goes No to No and drivers per side goes 2 to 1. And it costs $70 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. 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.
- Sound8.57.5
- Value9.08.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Wave Pro X | DT 990 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | No | No | |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 | |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No | |
| Wear detection | Yes | No | |
| USB-C | Yes | No | |
| Foldable | Yes | No | |
| Detachable cable | Yes | No | |
| Driver | 2× 40 mm dynamic | 45 mm dynamic |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Wave Pro X to DT 990 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.