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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X vs Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e

What DT 990 PRO X does better (3) and where PX7 S2e wins (1) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
beyerdynamic · 2025DT 990 PRO X
3 advantages≈ $210
vs
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e
Bowers & Wilkins · 2023PX7 S2e
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $230
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is DT 990 PRO X better than PX7 S2e?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Weight292 g vs 307 g+5%

Why is PX7 S2e better than DT 990 PRO X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT 990 PRO X: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—43 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω22 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—30 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—7 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight292 g307 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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