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beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII vs DALI iO-8

What DT 1990 PRO MKII does better (1) and where iO-8 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 1990 PRO MKII
1 advantage≈ $540
vs
DALI iO-8
DALI · 2024iO-8
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $480
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.1

Why is DT 1990 PRO MKII better than iO-8?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×

Why is iO-8 better than DT 1990 PRO MKII?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT 1990 PRO MKII: Yes
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 43,000 Hz+7%
Specifications

Side by side

DALI iO-8DALI iO-8≈ $4806.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—50 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz43,000 Hz
Impedance250 Ω25 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB100 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—35 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight370 g—
Protection rating—IP52
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
Dust protection (IP)—5
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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