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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X vs Teufel REAL Blue NC 3

What DT 990 PRO X does better (2) and where REAL Blue NC 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
beyerdynamic · 2025DT 990 PRO X
2 advantages≈ $210
vs
Teufel REAL Blue NC 3
Teufel · 2025REAL Blue NC 3
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls8.6

Why is DT 990 PRO X better than REAL Blue NC 3?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is REAL Blue NC 3 better than DT 990 PRO X?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · DT 990 PRO X: Yes
  2. Weight292 g vs 280 g+4%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency5 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—98 h
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight292 g280 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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