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Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.
Specs comparison
Analysis
The Sony WH-1000XM5 scores 8.4/10 with 48Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 48Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250Ω) scores 8.3/10 with 250Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 250Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.
Based on our scoring, the Sony WH-1000XM5 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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