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Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition vs Apple AirPods Pro 2

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition
8.2
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
Apple AirPods Pro 2
7.9
/ 10
True WirelessHigh end

Specs comparison

8.2/10
SCORE
7.9/10
250Ω
IMPEDANCE
20Ω
96dB
SENSITIVITY
107dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition scores 8.2/10 with 250Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 250Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 scores 7.9/10 with 20Ω impedance and 107dB sensitivity. At 20Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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