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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Apple AirPods Pro 3

MFHP4ZM/A · MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) · UK

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Exact model & source notes

AirPods Pro 3 (MFHP4ZM/A in the UK, MFHP4LL/A in the US) are Apple's true wireless earbuds with silicone ear tips in five sizes, active noise cancellation, the H2 chip and a heart-rate sensor for workouts. Apple rates them at up to 8 hours with ANC on and up to 24 hours with the MagSafe Charging Case.

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A wired connection

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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

1000303 · 30 ohm · black

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Exact model & source notes

The DT 1990 PRO MKII (article 1000303, black) is the second generation of beyerdynamic's open-back, around-ear studio headphone, with 45 mm TESLA.45 dynamic drivers at 30 ohms and a detachable, lockable mini-XLR cable. A spring-steel headband carries a headband pad with a fontanelle recess for pressure relief. It ships with two ear-pad sets tuned differently, two cables and a hard case, and works with beyerdynamic's free HEADPHONE LAB plug-in, which offers individual factory calibration for this model.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIYes

Open-back. Manufacturer specification

Source 1 Source 2

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

2 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Apple AirPods Pro 3Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIWired; detachable, lockable single-sided cable with 3-pin mini-XLR at the headphone and 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · USB-C charge cable sold separately.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · The product page's technical table words the plug as '3-pin XLR plug, 6.35 mm (1/4") stereo jack plug'; the spec sheet specifies a 3-pin mini-XLR cable connector at the headphone and a 3.5 mm jack with 6.35 mm adapter.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wearing style

Apple AirPods Pro 3In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in five sizes)

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIOver-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (27)

Acoustic design

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIOpen-back

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Active noise cancellation

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

The complete exact sources establish an open dynamic wired design but do not explicitly negate active noise cancellation. Open construction and omission of ANC do not establish a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

In Visual facts

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

The complete exact sources list the headphone and accessories but do not explicitly establish absence of a microphone. An omitted microphone and a stereo headphone plug alone cannot become a sourced false capability. · Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

Apple AirPods Pro 3Earbuds: up to 8 hours per charge with Active Noise Cancellation on (7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking); up to 6.5 hours with heart-rate sensing during workouts; up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature. With the MagSafe Charging Case: up to 24 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on. 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour. Apple does not publish an ANC-off figure.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (July–August 2025, pre-production units paired with iPhone 17 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

The retained exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. Do not infer a not-applicable operating requirement from analogue/dynamic construction or a battery-included No row. · Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Nominal impedance

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII30 ohm

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver construction

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIDynamic TESLA.45 drivers, 45 mm diameter, PEEK polymer diaphragm

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic states the headphones are equipped with two TESLA.45 drivers, each measuring 45 mm in diameter, and that the diaphragm is made of PEEK polymer (product page FAQ). The spec sheet gives the transducer type as dynamic.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII3 m

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · Supplied straight cable. A separate 5 m coiled cable is also supplied; its 5 m rating is explicitly stretched, not a relaxed straight-cable length.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Case speaker for Find My

Apple AirPods Pro 3Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone chip

Apple AirPods Pro 3Apple H2 headphone chip; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the case

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Coiled cable length, stretched

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII5 m

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · Separate supplied coiled cable; 5 m is explicitly measured stretched. A 3 m straight cable is also supplied.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied plug and adapter

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII3-pin mini-XLR (headphone end); gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earbud controls

Apple AirPods Pro 3Touch control: press controls (play/pause, answer/mute, camera remote, end call, skip forward/back, hold to switch listening modes) plus swipe up or down for volume

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII0.20% at 100 Hz, 0.06% at 500 Hz, 0.08% at 1 kHz (at 1 mW)

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver diameter

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII45 mm

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · Diameter of each TESLA.45 driver as stated on the product page.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated frequency range

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII5–40,000 Hz

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Nominal headband pressure

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII6 ±0.5 N

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HEADPHONE LAB software

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIISupported through a separate DAW plug-in, with individual factory calibration

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · Free plug-in for DAW software (VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS) with crossfeed and optional room simulation; there is no standalone version. beyerdynamic lists the DT 1990 PRO MKII among the models offered FACTORY CALIBRATION, based on the production measurement data of the individual unit.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB — plug-in features, formats and FACTORY CALIBRATION model list

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Health and hearing features

Apple AirPods Pro 3Heart-rate sensor for workouts; Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Hearing features depend on compatible Apple devices, software and regional availability.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the box

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIHeadphones, 'Producing' velour ear pad set (slight bass boost), 'Mixing & Mastering' velour ear pad set (linear), 3 m straight cable, 5 m coiled cable, hard case

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Construction

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIRugged spring-steel headband; headband pad of soft memory foam and leatherette with fontanelle recess for pressure relief

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · Spec sheet features: 'Rugged spring steel headband construction' and 'Headband pad with fontanelle recess for pressure relief'. The product page highlights 'High wearing comfort thanks to fontanelle recess', describes the headband as soft memory foam and durable leatherette, and states that the fontanelle recess avoids potentially pain-sensitive areas on the head.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum input power

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII100 mW short-term; 30 mW continuous

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated sensitivity

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII94 dB SPL at 1 mW / 500 Hz; 110 dB SPL at 1 V / 500 Hz

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per 1 mW and per 1 V, both at 500 Hz.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Serviceability

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIAlmost every part replaceable, including the headband and ear pads

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's product page states that almost every part of the headphones can be replaced and that the headband and ear pads can be replaced if necessary; the spec sheet words it more broadly: 'All components can be replaced'.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Apple AirPods Pro 3Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps. An iPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create the personal profile for Spatial Audio.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Apple AirPods Pro 3IP57 (earbuds and charging case)

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro 35.55 g

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The MagSafe Charging Case weighs 43.99 g.

Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight without cable

Apple AirPods Pro 3Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII376 g

Sources

Apple AirPods Pro 3

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official North America store page and technical data beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Apple AirPods Pro 3

What it brings

Five ear-tip sizes (XXS to L) are included, and Apple lists hearing features — Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection — plus a heart-rate sensor for workouts.
Manufacturer source
The earbuds and case are rated IP57, and the case charges from MagSafe, Apple Watch, Qi or USB-C chargers, with a Find My speaker and Ultra Wideband chip.
Manufacturer source

What to check

No USB-C cable is included, and Apple publishes battery figures only with ANC on or with specific features in use, not with noise control off.
Manufacturer source
At 5.55 g each the earbuds are heavier than AirPods 5 (4.3 g), and the 43.99 g case is also heavier. Many features, such as hearing tools and Personalised Spatial Audio, need compatible Apple devices.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

What it brings

Two velour ear-pad sets are supplied: 'Producing' with a slight bass boost and 'Mixing & Mastering' for a linear response, so the tuning can be changed by swapping pads.
Manufacturer source
beyerdynamic states that almost every part of the headphones can be replaced, including the headband and ear pads, and the single-sided mini-XLR cable is detachable and can be locked.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

beyerdynamic rates it at 376 g without cable and a nominal headband pressure of 6 ±0.5 N; anyone sensitive to weight or clamping force over long sessions should weigh these figures.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The supplied analogue cables use a 3.5 mm stereo plug with a 6.35 mm adapter.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

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Source-backed specifications for Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Specification	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in five sizes)	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones
Weight Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The MagSafe Charging Case weighs 43.99 g. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	5.55 g	Not provided
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	IP57 (earbuds and charging case)	Not provided
Weight without cable Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official North America store page and technical data beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	376 g
Acoustic design Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	Open-back
Nominal headband pressure Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	6 ±0.5 N
Serviceability Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic's product page states that almost every part of the headphones can be replaced and that the headband and ear pads can be replaced if necessary; the spec sheet words it more broadly: 'All components can be replaced'. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	Almost every part replaceable, including the headband and ear pads
Construction Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · Spec sheet features: 'Rugged spring steel headband construction' and 'Headband pad with fontanelle recess for pressure relief'. The product page highlights 'High wearing comfort thanks to fontanelle recess', describes the headband as soft memory foam and durable leatherette, and states that the fontanelle recess avoids potentially pain-sensitive areas on the head. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	Rugged spring-steel headband; headband pad of soft memory foam and leatherette with fontanelle recess for pressure relief

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · USB-C charge cable sold separately. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · The product page's technical table words the plug as '3-pin XLR plug, 6.35 mm (1/4") stereo jack plug'; the spec sheet specifies a 3-pin mini-XLR cable connector at the headphone and a 3.5 mm jack with 6.35 mm adapter. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Bluetooth 5.3; MagSafe Charging Case works with MagSafe, Apple Watch and Qi-certified chargers or USB-C	Wired; detachable, lockable single-sided cable with 3-pin mini-XLR at the headphone and 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter
Battery life Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Apple's tests (July–August 2025, pre-production units paired with iPhone 17 Pro, 50% volume) ran until the first earbud stopped. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII The retained exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. Do not infer a not-applicable operating requirement from analogue/dynamic construction or a battery-included No row. · Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Earbuds: up to 8 hours per charge with Active Noise Cancellation on (7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking); up to 6.5 hours with heart-rate sensing during workouts; up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature. With the MagSafe Charging Case: up to 24 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on. 5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour. Apple does not publish an ANC-off figure.	Not listed by the manufacturer
Cable length Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · Supplied straight cable. A separate 5 m coiled cable is also supplied; its 5 m rating is explicitly stretched, not a relaxed straight-cable length. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	3 m
Supplied plug and adapter Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	3-pin mini-XLR (headphone end); gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter
Coiled cable length, stretched Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · Separate supplied coiled cable; 5 m is explicitly measured stretched. A 3 m straight cable is also supplied. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	5 m

Headphone chip Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Apple H2 headphone chip; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the case	Not provided
Spatial audio Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps. An iPhone with TrueDepth camera is required to create the personal profile for Spatial Audio. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	Not provided
Driver construction Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic states the headphones are equipped with two TESLA.45 drivers, each measuring 45 mm in diameter, and that the diaphragm is made of PEEK polymer (product page FAQ). The spec sheet gives the transducer type as dynamic. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	Dynamic TESLA.45 drivers, 45 mm diameter, PEEK polymer diaphragm
Driver diameter Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · Diameter of each TESLA.45 driver as stated on the product page. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)	Not provided	45 mm
Nominal impedance Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	30 ohm
Rated frequency range Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	5–40,000 Hz
Rated sensitivity Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per 1 mW and per 1 V, both at 500 Hz. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	94 dB SPL at 1 mW / 500 Hz; 110 dB SPL at 1 V / 500 Hz
Rated total harmonic distortion Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	0.20% at 100 Hz, 0.06% at 500 Hz, 0.08% at 1 kHz (at 1 mW)
Maximum input power Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	100 mW short-term; 30 mW continuous

Microphone Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Dual beamforming microphones plus an inward-facing microphone. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII The complete exact sources list the headphone and accessories but do not explicitly establish absence of a microphone. An omitted microphone and a stereo headphone plug alone cannot become a sourced false capability. · Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Yes	Not listed by the manufacturer
Active noise cancellation Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Adaptive Audio. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII The complete exact sources establish an open dynamic wired design but do not explicitly negate active noise cancellation. Open construction and omission of ANC do not establish a false capability. · Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Yes	Not listed by the manufacturer

Earbud controls Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Touch control: press controls (play/pause, answer/mute, camera remote, end call, skip forward/back, hold to switch listening modes) plus swipe up or down for volume	Not provided
Health and hearing features Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification · Hearing features depend on compatible Apple devices, software and regional availability. Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Heart-rate sensor for workouts; Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection	Not provided
Case speaker for Find My Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 Manufacturer specification Apple (UK) — AirPods Pro 3 Technical Specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
HEADPHONE LAB software Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification · Free plug-in for DAW software (VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS) with crossfeed and optional room simulation; there is no standalone version. beyerdynamic lists the DT 1990 PRO MKII among the models offered FACTORY CALIBRATION, based on the production measurement data of the individual unit. beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — official product page and technical data (global store)beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB — plug-in features, formats and FACTORY CALIBRATION model list	Not provided	Supported through a separate DAW plug-in, with individual factory calibration

In the box Sources Apple AirPods Pro 3 No source recorded. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII — spec sheet E1/DT 1990 PRO MKII (10.24)	Not provided	Headphones, 'Producing' velour ear pad set (slight bass boost), 'Mixing & Mastering' velour ear pad set (linear), 3 m straight cable, 5 m coiled cable, hard case

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