EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
Get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones. The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the pricier of the...
The Ruling
EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset or Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones? Get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones.
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset stays the pick if $50.99 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 7.4/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 8.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 1.3/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
It gives up driver size and frequency response to the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $50.99.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones takes driver size (45mm, +39mm) and frequency response (5Hz-35kHz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $50.99 more than the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset.
Leads on
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Driver Size +39mm45mm6mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
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Frequency Response5Hz-35kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Where they’re identical
One spec is the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Active Noise Cancelling No
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset and Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones?
The largest gap is driver size, where the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones leads — 45mm against 6mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 1 spec, including active noise cancelling. Two headphones from EPOS and Beyerdynamic, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset or Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones?
Get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones. The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset stays the pick if $50.99 matters more than those specs.
Is the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones worth the extra $51 over the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset?
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones costs $199.99 against $149.00, a difference of $51. The premium buys driver size (45mm) and frequency response (5Hz-35kHz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.