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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Yamaha YH-L700A

What DT 990 PRO does better (2) and where YH-L700A wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
beyerdynamic · 2024DT 990 PRO
2 advantages≈ $160
vs
Yamaha YH-L700A
Yamaha · 2023YH-L700A
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is DT 990 PRO better than YH-L700A?

  1. Weight290 g vs 330 g+14%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 8 Hz+60%

Why is YH-L700A better than DT 990 PRO?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT 990 PRO: Yes
  2. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha YH-L700AYamaha YH-L700A≈ $2006.7
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance80 Ω—
Sensitivity96 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—34 h
Battery life with ANC—34 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Weight290 g330 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursSilverBlack
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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