Rode NTH-100 Headphones 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, Drivers and Connectivity. It is the...
The Ruling
Rode NTH-100 Headphones 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, Drivers and Connectivity. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Rode NTH-100 Headphones stays the pick if $40.99 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 | Rode NTH-100 Headphones | 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 | 8.9/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 8/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Rode NTH-100 Headphones
Studio-style over-ear headphones with a detachable analog cable for monitoring and console controller audio.
It gives up frequency response and cable length to the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $40.99.
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 frequency response (5Hz-35kHz), cable length (3 m, +0.6m) and driver size (45mm, +5mm). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $40.99 more than the Rode NTH-100 Headphones.
Leads on
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Frequency Response5Hz-35kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
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Cable Length +0.6m3 m2.4 m
A longer cable reaches a desk PC or a console across the room without an extension.
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Driver Size +5mm45mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
Where they’re identical
These 4 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Fit Over-ear
- Active Noise Cancelling No
- Wireless No
- Microphone None
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 Rode NTH-100 Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones?
The largest gap is frequency response, where the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones leads — 5Hz-35kHz against 20Hz-20kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 4 specs, including fit, active noise cancelling and wireless. Two headphones from Rode and Beyerdynamic, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Rode NTH-100 Headphones 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, Drivers and Connectivity. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Rode NTH-100 Headphones stays the pick if $40.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the Rode NTH-100 Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones have in common?
Both share 4 specifications in the catalog, including fit (Over-ear), active noise cancelling (No), wireless (No) and microphone (None). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones worth the extra $41 over the Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones costs $199.99 against $159.00, a difference of $41. The premium buys frequency response (5Hz-35kHz), cable length (3 m) and driver size (45mm). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.