HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Nothing Ear (3a) vs Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Nothing Ear (3a)

6974434228757 · White · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Nothing Ear (3a) (store SKU 6974434228757 in White, the same on the UK and US stores) are true wireless earbuds with adaptive ANC up to 45 dB, Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, a 12 mm driver and on-bud call recording and Audio Snapshot capture.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Nothing Ear (3a) for

A wireless connection

Choose the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII for

A wired connection

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See the 4 verified differences

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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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
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.

Nothing Ear (3a)Not 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 ↓

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

Wired / wireless connections

Nothing Ear (3a)Bluetooth 6.0 (SBC, AAC, LDAC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the 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

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · The specification lists only Type-C wired charging (full in 70 minutes); no wireless case charging is listed.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Drivers

Nothing Ear (3a)12 mm dynamic driver, 32 Ω, PMI+TPU diaphragm

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

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

Nothing Ear (3a)In-ear, true wireless (liquid-silicone ear tips in four sizes)

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds and a charging case; four pairs of ear tips are in the box.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Frequency response

Nothing Ear (3a)20 Hz - 40,000 Hz

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII5–40,000 Hz

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'RF' under Sound in Nothing's specification table.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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)

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (29)

Acoustic design

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIIOpen-back

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Adaptive ANC up to 45 dB (Nothing's laboratory theoretical maximum) over a 40–5000 Hz range, with Transparency Mode.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Nothing Ear (3a)Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud (six in total) with Clear Voice Technology for calls; the buds also support call recording and Audio Snapshot where available.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Nothing Ear (3a)AAC: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on and up to 10 hours with ANC off; with the charging case up to 25 hours with ANC on and up to 42 hours with ANC off. LDAC: earbuds up to 4.5 hours ANC on / 6 hours ANC off; with case up to 20 hours ANC on / 28 hours ANC off.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 4.5 h ANC on / 6 h ANC off; with case 18 h / 25 h).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII30 ohm

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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.

Companion app

Nothing Ear (3a)Nothing X app: Custom EQ with profile sharing, Advanced EQ (an 8-band equaliser), customisable controls, find my earbuds, dual connection and firmware updates

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Nothing X is for Android 8.0 and above and iOS 13 and above; on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone. Custom EQ and Advanced EQ are listed under Sound features.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Battery capacity

Nothing Ear (3a)Earbuds 55 mAh each; case 500 mAh

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Cable length

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII3 m

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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.

Bluetooth codecs

Nothing Ear (3a)SBC, AAC, LDAC (Hi-Res certified)

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII5 m

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not 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

Nothing Ear (3a)

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.

Controls

Nothing Ear (3a)Pinch controls on the earbuds: pinch for play/pause or to answer/end a call; double pinch to skip forward or decline a call; triple pinch to skip back; pinch and hold for noise control or volume up/down; double pinch and hold, or pinch both buds at once, for Audio Snapshot or call recording.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Skip forward, skip back and noise control are marked customisable in the Nothing X app; custom controls need to be set up from a phone (footnote 5). Call recording is only available in selected regions (footnote 10).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII45 mm

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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.

Quick pairing

Nothing Ear (3a)Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Nominal headband pressure

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII6 ±0.5 N

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not 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

Nothing Ear (3a)

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.

Low lag mode

Nothing Ear (3a)Low lag mode (latency as low as 120 ms)

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms only when the earbuds are paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode turned on (footnote 3).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Construction

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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.

Multipoint (dual connection)

Nothing Ear (3a)Yes

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Dual connection is listed as Yes; Nothing describes dual-device connections on Android, Windows and iOS.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Maximum input power

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

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

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)Static Spatial Audio

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Listed under Sound features. Nothing says it spreads sounds across a virtual 3D field; the pages do not mention head tracking.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Nothing Ear (3a)IP54 (earbuds and case)

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Nothing's table wording is 'IP54 water and water resistance for buds and case'. · Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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 per earbud

Nothing Ear (3a)4.53 g

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 40.92 g.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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.

Dimensions

Nothing Ear (3a)Each earbud 31.2 x 21.7 x 24 mm; charging case 64.8 x 48.95 x 22.8 mm (height x width x depth)

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIINot verified

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII376 g

Sources

Nothing Ear (3a)

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.

Check against your must-haves

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

Nothing Ear (3a)

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

Nothing Ear (3a)

What it brings

Nothing rates up to 10 hours per charge and 42 hours with the case using AAC with ANC off, or 6 and 25 hours with ANC on.
Manufacturer source
Pinching the buds can record calls or save up to a minute of what you are hearing (Audio Snapshot), which is then managed in the Nothing X app; call recording depends on region.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The case charges only over USB-C according to the specification, with no wireless charging listed.
Manufacturer source
LDAC cuts the rated figures to 4.5 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case with ANC on, and dust and water resistance is IP54.
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

How we verify

Differences only

33 of 33 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Nothing Ear (3a) and Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Specification	Nothing Ear (3a)	Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds and a charging case; four pairs of ear tips are in the box. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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 (liquid-silicone ear tips in four sizes)	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back wired studio headphones
Weight per earbud Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 40.92 g. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	4.53 g	Not provided
Dimensions Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Each earbud 31.2 x 21.7 x 24 mm; charging case 64.8 x 48.95 x 22.8 mm (height x width x depth)	Not provided
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Nothing's table wording is 'IP54 water and water resistance for buds and case'. · Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	IP54 (earbuds and case)	Not provided
Weight without cable Sources Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · The specification lists only Type-C wired charging (full in 70 minutes); no wireless case charging is listed. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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 6.0 (SBC, AAC, LDAC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the 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
Battery life Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 4.5 h ANC on / 6 h ANC off; with case 18 h / 25 h). Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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)	AAC: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on and up to 10 hours with ANC off; with the charging case up to 25 hours with ANC on and up to 42 hours with ANC off. LDAC: earbuds up to 4.5 hours ANC on / 6 hours ANC off; with case up to 20 hours ANC on / 28 hours ANC off.	Not listed by the manufacturer
Bluetooth codecs Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	SBC, AAC, LDAC (Hi-Res certified)	Not provided
Multipoint (dual connection) Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Dual connection is listed as Yes; Nothing describes dual-device connections on Android, Windows and iOS. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Low lag mode Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms only when the earbuds are paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode turned on (footnote 3). Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Low lag mode (latency as low as 120 ms)	Not provided
Quick pairing Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair	Not provided
Battery capacity Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Earbuds 55 mAh each; case 500 mAh	Not provided
Cable length Sources Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications 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)	12 mm dynamic driver, 32 Ω, PMI+TPU diaphragm	Dynamic TESLA.45 drivers, 45 mm diameter, PEEK polymer diaphragm
Spatial audio Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Listed under Sound features. Nothing says it spreads sounds across a virtual 3D field; the pages do not mention head tracking. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Static Spatial Audio	Not provided
Frequency responseDifferent Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'RF' under Sound in Nothing's specification table. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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)	20 Hz - 40,000 Hz	5–40,000 Hz
Driver diameter Sources Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 sensitivity Sources Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud (six in total) with Clear Voice Technology for calls; the buds also support call recording and Audio Snapshot where available. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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 Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Adaptive ANC up to 45 dB (Nothing's laboratory theoretical maximum) over a 40–5000 Hz range, with Transparency Mode. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with 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

Companion app Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Nothing X is for Android 8.0 and above and iOS 13 and above; on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone. Custom EQ and Advanced EQ are listed under Sound features. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Nothing X app: Custom EQ with profile sharing, Advanced EQ (an 8-band equaliser), customisable controls, find my earbuds, dual connection and firmware updates	Not provided
Controls Sources Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Skip forward, skip back and noise control are marked customisable in the Nothing X app; custom controls need to be set up from a phone (footnote 5). Call recording is only available in selected regions (footnote 10). Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII No source recorded.	Pinch controls on the earbuds: pinch for play/pause or to answer/end a call; double pinch to skip forward or decline a call; triple pinch to skip back; pinch and hold for noise control or volume up/down; double pinch and hold, or pinch both buds at once, for Audio Snapshot or call recording.	Not provided
HEADPHONE LAB software Sources Nothing Ear (3a) 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 Nothing Ear (3a) 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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