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beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII vs Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2

What DT 1990 PRO MKII does better (0) and where PX8 S2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 1990 PRO MKII
0 advantages≈ $540
vs
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins · 2025PX8 S2
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $640
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.4

Why is DT 1990 PRO MKII better than PX8 S2?

DT 1990 PRO MKII has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PX8 S2 better than DT 1990 PRO MKII?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT 1990 PRO MKII: Yes
  2. Weight370 g vs 310 g+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance250 Ω—
Sensitivity102 dB—
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—30 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight370 g310 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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