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beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII vs Edifier STAX Spirit S5

What DT 1990 PRO MKII does better (1) and where STAX Spirit S5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 1990 PRO MKII
1 advantage≈ $540
vs
Edifier STAX Spirit S5
Edifier · 2024STAX Spirit S5
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $540
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls5.9

Why is DT 1990 PRO MKII better than STAX Spirit S5?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×

Why is STAX Spirit S5 better than DT 1990 PRO MKII?

  1. Weight370 g vs 347 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Driver size—89 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance250 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB94 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—80 h
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 11 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, LHDC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight370 g347 g
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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