HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Beats Solo Buds vs Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Beats Solo Buds

MUVW3ZM/A · Matt Black · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Beats Solo Buds (MUVW3ZM/A in Matt Black in the UK, MUVW3LL/A in the US) are Beats' true wireless earbuds without noise cancelling, with Bluetooth 5.3, iOS and Android compatibility (one-touch pairing, automatic pre-pairing, Find My or Find My Device) and up to 18 hours of rated battery in the earbuds themselves. The case provides no standalone charging: the earbuds recharge while seated in it with the case connected to USB-C power.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Beats Solo Buds for

A wireless connection

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A wired connection

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THE CONTENDER

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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Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

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.

Beats Solo BudsNot 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 ↓

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

Wired / wireless connections

Beats Solo BudsBluetooth 5.3 (Class 1); USB-C charging through the carrying case

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

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · The earbuds charge only while seated in the case and the case is connected to a USB-C power source; Beats says the earbuds can be charged this way directly from a phone (requires iPhone 15 or supported Android devices), tablet or laptop. No cable or power adapter is included.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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.

Drivers

Beats Solo BudsCustom dual-layer drivers, axial-aligned (positioned parallel to the acoustic nozzle)

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes

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)

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Wearing style

Beats Solo BudsIn-ear, true wireless

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with ear tips in four sizes (XS, S, M, L), supplied with a carrying case that Beats says is designed for storage and protection but does not charge the earbuds. Beats lists ergonomically angled acoustic nozzles and laser-cut vents to improve bass and relieve air pressure.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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 (23)

Acoustic design

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIOpen-back

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNo

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · Beats states the earbuds do not feature noise cancellation and lists no Transparency mode; the four ear-tip sizes help ensure comfort and passive noise isolation.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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

Beats Solo BudsYes

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · One microphone per earbud with a noise-learning algorithm for calls.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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

Beats Solo BudsEarbuds: up to 18 hours of playback per charge; no ANC. The case provides no standalone charging or additional playback total. Recharge the seated earbuds with the case connected to USB-C power. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes of charging gives up to 1 hour of playback.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · Apple tested preproduction Beats Solo Buds and software in April 2024 with iPhone 15 Pro and prerelease software, 358 iTunes tracks encoded as 256-Kbps AAC and 50% volume. Full-discharge playback ended when the first earbud stopped. Battery life varies with settings, environment and use. Fast Fuel is a separate manufacturer charging claim. Charging requires the earbuds seated in the case with the case connected to a USB-C power source.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII30 ohm

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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.

Cable length

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII3 m

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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.

Coiled cable length, stretched

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII5 m

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot 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

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsSingle multifunction 'b' button per earbud (customisable; can be set to control volume)

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · Controls music, calls and voice assistant; the 'b' button can be configured in iOS settings or the Beats app to control volume (up on one side, down on the other).

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII45 mm

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII5–40,000 Hz

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII6 ±0.5 N

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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.

In the box

Beats Solo BudsNot 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

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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.

iOS and Android features

Beats Solo BudsCompatible with iOS and Android out of the box: one-touch pairing, automatic pre-pairing across your devices, plus Find My or Find My Device

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · Beats: requires an iCloud account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software, or a compatible Android device running the latest operating system software with Google Play Services enabled.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ

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.

Maximum input power

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

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

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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.

Weight per earbud

Beats Solo Buds5.7 g

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The carrying case weighs 22 g.

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes

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.

Dimensions

Beats Solo BudsEarbud: 2.05 cm long, 1.85 cm wide, 1.9 cm high; carrying case: 6.6 cm long, 3.5 cm wide, 2.4 cm high

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

Manufacturer specification

Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes

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

Beats Solo BudsNot verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII376 g

Sources

Beats Solo Buds

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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Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

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

Beats Solo Buds

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

Beats Solo Buds

What it brings

Up to 18 hours of rated playback per charge from the earbuds alone, under Apple’s disclosed iPhone 15 Pro and 50% volume test conditions.
Manufacturer source
Beats calls the carrying case the smallest, lightest it has ever made: it weighs 22 g, each earbud weighs 5.7 g, and the earbuds can be charged in the case directly from a compatible phone, tablet or laptop over USB-C.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Beats explicitly states no active noise cancellation. Four ear-tip sizes provide fit options and passive isolation; Transparency mode support is unspecified.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The case cannot recharge the earbuds on its own. Charging requires the earbuds seated in the case with the case connected to a USB-C power source; no cable is included.
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

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Beats Solo Buds and Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Specification	Beats Solo Buds	Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with ear tips in four sizes (XS, S, M, L), supplied with a carrying case that Beats says is designed for storage and protection but does not charge the earbuds. Beats lists ergonomically angled acoustic nozzles and laser-cut vents to improve bass and relieve air pressure. Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ 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	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones
Weight per earbud Sources Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The carrying case weighs 22 g. Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	5.7 g	Not provided
Dimensions Sources Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Earbud: 2.05 cm long, 1.85 cm wide, 1.9 cm high; carrying case: 6.6 cm long, 3.5 cm wide, 2.4 cm high	Not provided
Weight without cable Sources Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · The earbuds charge only while seated in the case and the case is connected to a USB-C power source; Beats says the earbuds can be charged this way directly from a phone (requires iPhone 15 or supported Android devices), tablet or laptop. No cable or power adapter is included. Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ 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 (Class 1); USB-C charging through the carrying case	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
iOS and Android features Sources Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · Beats: requires an iCloud account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software, or a compatible Android device running the latest operating system software with Google Play Services enabled. Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Compatible with iOS and Android out of the box: one-touch pairing, automatic pre-pairing across your devices, plus Find My or Find My Device	Not provided
Battery life Sources Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · Apple tested preproduction Beats Solo Buds and software in April 2024 with iPhone 15 Pro and prerelease software, 358 iTunes tracks encoded as 256-Kbps AAC and 50% volume. Full-discharge playback ended when the first earbud stopped. Battery life varies with settings, environment and use. Fast Fuel is a separate manufacturer charging claim. Charging requires the earbuds seated in the case with the case connected to a USB-C power source. Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ 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 18 hours of playback per charge; no ANC. The case provides no standalone charging or additional playback total. Recharge the seated earbuds with the case connected to USB-C power. Fast Fuel: 5 minutes of charging gives up to 1 hour of playback.	Not listed by the manufacturer
Cable length Sources Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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

DriversDifferent Sources Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes 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)	Custom dual-layer drivers, axial-aligned (positioned parallel to the acoustic nozzle)	Dynamic TESLA.45 drivers, 45 mm diameter, PEEK polymer diaphragm
Driver diameter Sources Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · One microphone per earbud with a noise-learning algorithm for calls. Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ 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 Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · Beats states the earbuds do not feature noise cancellation and lists no Transparency mode; the four ear-tip sizes help ensure comfort and passive noise isolation. Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beats (US) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and FAQ 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)	No	Not listed by the manufacturer

Earbud controls Sources Beats Solo Buds Manufacturer specification · Controls music, calls and voice assistant; the 'b' button can be configured in iOS settings or the Beats app to control volume (up on one side, down on the other). Beats (UK) — Beats Solo Buds product page, tech specs and footnotes Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Single multifunction 'b' button per earbud (customisable; can be set to control volume)	Not provided
HEADPHONE LAB software Sources Beats Solo Buds 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 Beats Solo Buds 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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