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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X vs Yamaha YH-L700A

What DT 990 PRO X does better (2) and where YH-L700A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X
beyerdynamic · 2025DT 990 PRO X
2 advantages≈ $210
vs
Yamaha YH-L700A
Yamaha · 2023YH-L700A
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $200
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is DT 990 PRO X better than YH-L700A?

  1. Weight292 g vs 330 g+13%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 8 Hz+60%

Why is YH-L700A better than DT 990 PRO X?

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

Side by side

Yamaha YH-L700AYamaha YH-L700A≈ $2006.7
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω—
Sensitivity97 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
Weight292 g330 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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