beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Black Edition vs Shure SRH840A

What DT 990 PRO Black Edition does better (1) and where SRH840A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

1 advantage≈ $170

Shure · 2022SRH840A

1 advantage≈ $150

4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is DT 990 PRO Black Edition better than SRH840A?

Specifications

Only differences	beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Black Edition≈ $170	Shure SRH840A≈ $150
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	Open-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	40 mm
Lowest frequency	5 Hz	5 Hz
Highest frequency	35,000 Hz	25,000 Hz
Impedance	80 Ω	40 Ω
Sensitivity	96 dB	97 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless	No	No
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	290 g	273 g
Colours	Silver	Black