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  3. DT 990 PRO X vs MDR-M1

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X vs Sony MDR-M1

What DT 990 PRO X does better (0) and where MDR-M1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
beyerdynamic · 2025DT 990 PRO X
0 advantages≈ $210
vs
Sony MDR-M1
Sony · 2024MDR-M1
2 advantages≈ $230
3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is DT 990 PRO X better than MDR-M1?

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

Why is MDR-M1 better than DT 990 PRO X?

  1. Weight292 g vs 216 g+35%
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 80,000 Hz2×
Specifications

Side by side

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Xbeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X≈ $210
Sony MDR-M1Sony MDR-M1≈ $230
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz80,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω50 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB102 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight292 g216 g
ColoursBlackBlack

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