beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Black Edition vs Technics EAH-DJ1200

What DT 990 PRO Black Edition does better (2) and where EAH-DJ1200 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

2 advantages≈ $170

Technics · 2020EAH-DJ1200

1 advantage≈ $150

3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is DT 990 PRO Black Edition better than EAH-DJ1200?

Specifications

Only differences	beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Black Edition≈ $170	Technics EAH-DJ1200≈ $150
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	On-ear
Ear cup design	Open-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	40 mm
Number of drivers	—	2
Lowest frequency	5 Hz	8 Hz
Highest frequency	35,000 Hz	30,000 Hz
Impedance	80 Ω	45 Ω
Sensitivity	96 dB	106 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless	No	No
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	290 g	233 g
Colours	Silver	Black