Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II vs Sennheiser - HD 800 S
Between the DT 1990 Pro MK II and HD 800 S, the DT 1990 Pro MK II comes out ahead in several specs, while the HD 800 S wins on driver size and weight. Overall, the DT 1990 Pro MK II scores 66.2 and the HD 800 S scores 73.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HD 800 S edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.2 vs 73.6), but the 7.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The DT 1990 Pro MK II doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the HD 800 S if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are driver size, weight.
Both ship with comparable battery life, active noise cancellation, spatial audio, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HD 800 S is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sennheiser - HD 800 S wins
- ▲Driver size — 24.44% more. 56 mm vs 45 mm.
- ▲Weight — 20.00 g less. 330 vs 350.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - HD 800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 350 g | 330 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - HD 800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mm | 56 mmlead |
| Impedanceⓘ | 250 Ω | 300 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 102 dB | 102 dB |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | false |
| Transparency mode | false | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - HD 800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 0 h | 0 h |
| Fast chargeⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - HD 800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 0 | 0 |
| Multipointⓘ | false | false |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | false | false |
| aptX HDⓘ | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, DT 1990 Pro MK II or HD 800 S?+
HD 800 S lasts 0 hours vs 0 hours.
Do DT 1990 Pro MK II or HD 800 S have active noise cancellation?+
Neither model has ANC.
Which supports LDAC, DT 1990 Pro MK II or HD 800 S?+
Neither supports LDAC.
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