beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII
Studio reference · Open · 250Ω
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII lands at 92 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 91. That puts beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII if…
- ✓Reference-class detail retrieval
- ✓Made in Germany build
- ✓Includes both balanced + analytical pads
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
- ✓Warm, natural sound signature
- ✓Superb build
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessLong-session wearability
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back dynamic | — |
| Driver | 45 mm Tesla | 42 mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 250Ω | — |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz – 40 kHz | — |
| Cable | Detachable XLR / 6.35mm | — |
| Weight | 370 g | ▲ 293 g |
| Battery | — | 60 h (ANC on) |
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII
- +Reference-class detail retrieval
- +Made in Germany build
- +Includes both balanced + analytical pads
- −Open-back leaks sound
- −Needs amplification (250Ω)
- −No wireless variant
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +Best-in-class 60h battery
- +Warm, natural sound signature
- +Superb build
- −ANC trails Sony/Bose
- −Bulky
- −No multipoint until update
FAQ: beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Which is better, beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII worth the price? +
At $599, beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +
At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in battery.
Does beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for comfort, beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on comfort (92 vs 88). Long-session wearability.
Which is the better value, beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — more score per dollar ($349 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.