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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra

What DT 990 PRO X does better (0) and where QuietComfort Ultra wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
beyerdynamic · 2025DT 990 PRO X
0 advantages≈ $210
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose · 2024QuietComfort Ultra
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $220
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is DT 990 PRO X better than QuietComfort Ultra?

DT 990 PRO X has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is QuietComfort Ultra better than DT 990 PRO X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT 990 PRO X: Yes
  2. Weight292 g vs 250 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency5 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance48 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight292 g250 g
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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