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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Shure SRH840A

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

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 990 PRO
1 advantage≈ $150
vs
Shure SRH840A
Shure · 2022SRH840A
1 advantage≈ $150
4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is DT 990 PRO better than SRH840A?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+40%

Why is SRH840A better than DT 990 PRO?

  1. Weight290 g vs 273 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance80 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB97 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight290 g273 g
ColoursSilverBlack
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